How to make PAROL

 10 Flat bamboo sticks

 5 short bamboo posts STRING
 3 sheets Japanese paper
 Scissors
 Glue or paste
 Step 1: Make a V-shape with four sticks. Place
the ends of 2 sticks with smooth sides up, over
2 sticks with smooth sides down and tie them
with 8 turns of string, 1/2 inch from the ends.
Form a “V” by separating 2 sticks having
opposite sides.
 Step 2: Insert 2 sticks to the “V”, overlapping
as shown, and then tie with 8 turns of string at
joint 2.
 Step 3: Insert 2 sticks between joints 1 & 2,
overlapping sticks as shown, then tie at joint 3
 Step 4: Between joints 1&2, insert two sticks,
again in overlapping pattern. Now tie the ends
at joints 4 & 5.
 Step 5: Align the frame to make a symmetrical
five-sided star.
 Step 6: Insert the posts at five points by pulling
apart the star frame. Tying with string is not
needed as the tension of the frame will hold the
posts in place.
 Congratulations! You now have a nice frame,
so its time to decorate! First, select the colors
for the sides, the front and back, and the
tassels. Then cut triangular pieces of rice paper,
apply paste to the frame and attach the paper.
Cut the excess paper. Do the same for the front
and back pentagons at the center.
 You can make 2 or 4 tassels, put a decorated
ring around the parol, or use lights.