Lucban, Municipality in Quezon, Philippines
Lucban is a municipality in Quezon province located at an elevation of about 520 meters in a hilly agricultural region. The town comprises 32 barangays spread across farmland and residential areas in the foothills.
Settlement began in 1578 when three hunters camped beneath a pomelo tree and observed kingfishers, interpreting the sighting as a favorable omen for the site. This early founding established the roots of the present-day municipality.
The Pahiyas Festival each May reveals how deeply the community connects agriculture with celebration and home decoration. Residents craft and display kiping, colored rice ornaments, transforming their houses into expressions of their farming heritage.
The municipality sits roughly 120 kilometers from Manila in a hilly terrain with winding roads. Visitors should come prepared for the elevated location with comfortable walking shoes and expect cooler temperatures than in the lowlands.
The Kamay ni Hesus Healing Church stands as a notable religious sanctuary that draws visitors searching for spiritual connection. Many pilgrims travel here specifically to experience what they consider a place of healing and spiritual renewal.
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