In the Philippines,devotees re-enact Jesus' triumphal entry with waving of custom made palm leaves..
The officiating priest blessed the palm before saying mass. Once blessed, the palaspas are taken home by the faithful and placed on altars, or hung beside,on, or above doorways and windows. Although the loyal purpose of this custom is to welcome Christ, or many Filipinos hold the fronds to be apotropaic,able to banish evil spirits, avert lightning, and prevent fires. Taken Sunday morning mass at Mary Cause of our delight Parish in Soldiers Hills,Muntinlupa City
Source: cnn.com