Barong Tagalog

[michcapish]

Another wedding I attended. Thought I'd post the traditional Filipino garb for la_aquarius. Check out the different patterns at the front of the barong. :)

Comments

[jnieva1220]

i am absolutely in love and in awe of our culture's native dress. i'm trying to convince the boy to wear a barong for our [never to happen] wedding. i've worn more than my share of maria clara's and muslim costumes along with the mountainous attire.

[juliostyle]

ganda naman!

mee too, i've always loved barongs. what's more remarkable is the history -- it's transparent so that natives couldn't bear any concealed weapons.

isn't it a wee bit cold for a barong though?

[jnieva1220]

LOL we have summer and spring here too! canada's NOT just a frozen tundra. i'm wearing shorts and a tank top as i type.

the boy has a lot to learn about his/our culture. i'm hoping our trip to the motherland in december will help this.

[michcapish]

transparent so that natives couldn't bear any concealed

i didn't know that! that's cool.

[criosdan]

hey where did they get the dresses done??!!! very nice!

[michcapish]

especially ordered from the Phils din. can't buy them here. :)

[criosdan]

syets imported ha! ;)

[michcapish]

imported talaga!

[la_aquarius]

Mich, thanks for the shout out! :D Ganda talaga ang mga pictures. I love the little boy's blue barong. And the groomsmen's barong is especially beautiful (the pattern in the front).

I just read that about them being transparent so no weapons could be concealed. Maybe a post is in order... :D

Thanks again! I'll have to send you pictures after my cousin's wedding in July.

[michcapish]

no worries. yeah, i like the 'collar' too. it's like a chinese collar isn't it?

cool, look forward to the pics!

[la_aquarius]

Liked your dress too :D. Were you a bridesmaid?

[michcapish]

Thank you! No, but I did help out on the 'writing' bits (the wedding invites, the program, MC, the bride's speech!)

but just for your viewing pleasure:

[liquidwith]

oh my god... i love everything! i really adore the traditional dress for weddings that peple will wear, especially barongs and the godmothers outfits!

[michcapish]

yeah! the ninang outfits were very cool. i want MY ninangs to do exactly that too. :D

[that88girl]

Wow. The barongs are gorgeous, and everyone looks stunning. Very crisp and elegant. And you've got fantastic hair!

[michcapish]

yes. it was a beautiful day for everyone. thank you! :D (though i still suffer from hair frizziness from time to time. :P)