What is a Pareo? What is a Swimsuit Coverup? What is a Turban? What is a Barong? What Should I Know About Palawan? What Should I Know About Manila? Where is Boracay? Discuss this Article Post your comments Login: Forgot password?
Many knives that we use today have their original relationship with the different military or imperial forces of the world. The bolo is one such knife that has gained popularity across the globe. Although originated in the Philippines, this knife has influenced the present military warfare, especia...
The Philippines’ barong tagalog, a partially see-through, embroidered shirt sewn from pineapple fiber and silk, was featured in the 1996 summit and again in 2015. It’s not clear if the matching outfits will be back this year. The last time the U.S. hosted the conference, in Hawaii...
If it is not just two huge oceans, it is a region that encompasses more cultural diversity than Southeast Asia or East Asia but has economic links within the region are also weaker than those in the Asia Pacific or East Asia. India is not well integrated into East Asia nor the trans-Pac...
can include Kecak - male chanting which is unbelievably atmospheric and often held in beautiful surroundings, traditional Barong and Rangda, and graceful Legong dancing. You’ll find performances nightly throughout Ubud - look out for posters or ask your hotel what’s on while you’re in town....
Traditionally, courtship in the Philippines follows a predetermined series of steps and stages. In Western cultures, dating is much more direct and to the point, whereas in the Philippines the process is much more indirect and circumspect.
For my grandpa Tatay's 90th birthday, our family threw him a surprise-we decorated the backyard with Philippinesstyle and asked guests to wear traditional Filipino costume.While I was jazzed to put on a sarong-like skirt and wrap, my white husband Darren, felt nervous in his barong, a tra...
Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visitthe webmaster's page for free fun content. Link to this page: Facebook Twitter Acronyms browser? ▲ CRIRB CRIRE CRIRP CRIRSCO CRIS CRISA ...
While I was jazzed to put on a sarong-like skirt and wrap, my white husband Darren, felt nervous in his barong, a traditional shirt for Filipino man. “I feel like this is cultural appropriation(文化挪用),” he said, “I honestly feel uncomfortable.” I could understand Darren. Just ove...