Las Piñas is known also for its hot local tea made from boiled avocado leaves and pandan.
The Misa de Gallo tradition of Las Piñas starts every year on the eve of December 16 when the whole patio comes alive with activities: with local tiendesitas (vendors) selling local kakanins (native delicacies) being put up and the local residents doing finishing touches on the church decorations. A little after midnight, the local marching band goes around, playing Christmas music, to wake people up. By 4 am, the first day of Misa de Gallo starts. The mass celebration is further made special with the playing of the bamboo organ and the singing of the famed Las Piñas Boys Choir. By 6 am, the mass ends and for most of the attendees, it’s time to sample the local kakanins.