Sunday, July 8, 2012

the barong tagalog


In the Philippines a modern, westernized style of dressing is common everywhere. In the urban areas as well as in the rural areas. For a long time already. Happily, it doesn't mean that it is impossible to see typical Filipino dress. 

At ceremonies, festivals and all other kind of important meetings, you will be able to see some men wearing the Barong Tagalog.


Barong Tagalog is an upper garment and known as the formal men's wear of the Philippines. 

The Barong Tagalog has a long tradition of more than four centuries. The look as well as the meaning of the dress have evolved throughout four centuries. The special traditional features remained untouched; the dress is thin and transparent (with a shirt under it), has decoration and one will wear the barong tagalog 'tucked out'.
 
The meaning of the name "Barong Tagalog"

'Baro'       = word for 'dress' 
'Barong'   = means 'dress of '
'Baro ng Tagalog'  = 'dress of the Tagalog'

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