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Ang Barong Tagalog

December 10, 2006

Who would've thought that the Philippines' Barong Tagalog was actually a product of colonial oppression. Read on…

During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines (over 300 years from 1561-1889) the barong tagalog was required by the Spanish government for Filipinos (indios) to be worn at most times to show the difference between the rich and the poor. He said that the poor who serve the rich must always be in uniform. (more…)

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