Parada ng Lechon

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In Balayan, Batangas, they have this unique way of celebrating their feast day in honor of St. John the Baptist---they have a roasted pig parade (Parada ng Lechon).  While the parade is on-going, people lining the streets will drench the lechon and those who are participating in the parade.  And not only that, everyone gets a chance to get a piece of the roast pig.  It may have lost it's crispiness but what is important is that everyone gets to have fun.  Eating lechon may be hazardous to your health but a small piece once in awhile will be alright I guess.  I also found out recently from a new workmate who is from Argentina, that the word lechon is also used in his place.  It must have a Spanish orientation then.