"Parada ng Lechon" or Parade of Roasted Pigs is a festival celebrated every 24th of June in Balayan Batangas, which is also the feast of St. John the Baptist is celebrated.
Each lechon represent's a specific Barangay in Balayan, each having their unique decorations. On the day of the event, a big mass is to be held at the Immaculate Conception Church. After that, the "Parada ng Lechon" will begin.
There are a total of 50 lechons parading down the streets of Balayan, each showing their funny but spectacular costumes and designs. Some lechons are dressed with wigs, sunglasses, coats, hats, and sometimes a fake beard. Send Philippine Lechon as gift with In Lechon Philippine.
After the celebrations, each lechon will be brought back to their respective barangays which is where they will enjoy the last hours of the feast. The lechon is a delicacy unique to the Filipinos. Its name came from the Spanish word meaning suckling pig. Visit In Lechon Philippine to learn more of about the lechon.
Lechon is often cooked during national fiestas, pr festivals, the holiday season, and other special occasions such as weddings, graduations, birthdays and baptisms, or family get-togethers.
The Lechon is usually the highlight and the most popular dish of these events. It is usually served with a liver-based sauce. However, in some cases, it may be served Chinese style with steamed buns and a sweet plum sauce. See what In Lechon Philippine can offer on lechon.
The typical method of lechon involves placing the pig on a spit and roasting it over charcoals while wiping the skin with a brush made out of leaves drenched in water and the pig's own fat. This makes the skin "pop" and become crunchy. Another version of lechon, called lechon kawali, involves boiling then frying pieces of pork.
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