The central aim of the celebration is to beautify the homes with a special rice wafer called kiping . The kiping is a simple mixture of riceflour and water dyed in different colors and molded in big leaves. When dried, it takes the shape of the leaf and from there, it is used to make different designs like chandeliers, curtains, wall hangings, flowers, etc. This year, other shapes of kiping were noted like squares in a chandelier and cones used in a sunflower motif. Pahiyas is nice confluence of people.
Visitors admire the decorations and displays while the locals gawk at the visitors.
In fact, Pahiyas is visited by nearby townmates more for the guests it draws than for the decorations they will see. Lucban is also starting to get a reputation as a source of cutflowers and other garden ornamental plants. But mostly, Pahiyas is a celebration of life and bounty and a prayer of gratitude expressed in color and beauty. The method of celebration may have changed and evolved through the years but the essence of giving thanks will always be there. From the smiles of the people from the town and the guests, you know the spirit of Pahiyas lives on in Lucban, as always.