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Barong Tagalog - Traditional Filipino Shirt

by schnaider

The barong tagalog is the national attire of Filipino men.The cloth are usually made of banana fiber which is called jusi or the more luxurious pineapple fiber called pina.The shirt is normally hand embroidered and is usually white but may come in different colors and designs.During the Spanish occupation of the Philippines (over 300 years from 1561-1889) the barong tagalog was required by the Spanish government for Filipinos to be worn at most times. "Wearing the barong which is worn untucked and transparent was used by Filipinos during that time to distinguish them as indios or people who comes from the lower class of the society (natives).It was untucked because only Spaniards can tuck their shirts and it was transparent to see that they are unarmed so as to ensure that they will not attempt to kill or harm any Spaniards .Presently, it is worn as a business attire using cotton for...

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more Fiesta...

by high_d

A fiesta is typically celebrated to honor a patron saint or a religious event...held in towns or "barrios" and organized by the townspeople. In the pic, is San Isidro Labrador---patron saint of farmers...the decor signifies and hopes for bountiful harvests...

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Enjoy a Fiesta ! Filipino-style...

by high_d

One of the Philippines' known-tradition, the fiesta was passed down by the Spaniards and celebrated since the colonial Spanish rule. A big feast where variety of food is served by hosts to welcome neighbors and far-away guests. It's like a big get-together and everyone bask in the very festive atmosphere. The decor itself is feast for the eyes!

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Holy Week or Semana Santa

by syllybabe

Every year during the Holy Week, most Filipino business establishments are closed except for resorts, restaurants, and other tourism related establishments.When I was younger, we weren't allowed to do anything "fun" during Semana Santa from Holy Thursday til Easter Sunday. We stayed home and were resigned on watching for the n'th time, Ten Commandments and lectures on the seven last words.Nowadays, most of us still prefer to stay at home in observance of the Holy Week and do our visita iglesia but generally, it seems the cities are quieter because most families are away at the beaches or up in Baguio, the summer capital.Last year I was in Boracay. This year, I was at home because of dad's poor health but Easter Sunday was spent with friends and family making kites and going on an Easter egg hunt.

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Lambing

by syllybabe

Women are universally malambing (caring and affectionate) but in the Philippines, this characteristic usually calls to mind a Visayan lady...an Ilongga to be exact.It calls to mind women who speak with the singsong lilt in their voices, who smile freely, and who love taking care of family, friends, and guests.I should know...I'm an Ilongga ;-)Ann, if you want this pic of you and your fam, ikaw na lang print out. hehehe

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more on tampo...

by syllybabe

A Filipina in that same situation, however, would probably squeeze your hand and say something like, "She's pretty, diba?" Then you'd stammer something about not noticing, blah, blah, blah, and you'd think you'd gotten away with it. Yet your fiancee would seem suddenly distant. She would not proffer her hand to you as you walk together, she'd speak only when spoken to, and she'd probably shrug indifferently when you ask her a question. You're on the receiving end of tampo.It's very important that you understand this: Tampo is merely intended to let you know that you've committed some minor offense, for which you must make amends. It is a mild behavioral reprimand that verges on role-playing. The worst thing you could do is to get stressed out over a tampo session, because an over-reaction on your part may escalate the situation to the point that your fiancee or wife becomes genuinely...

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by syllybabe

WHAT IS "TAMPO" If you're planning to enter into a relationship with a Filipina, it's important to gain an understanding of what "tampo" is. Let's do this in a clinical fashion...Definition: While the analogy isn't perfect, you can think of tampo as "pouting" or "sulking". Cause: Typically, a Filipina will exhibit tampo when she feels she has been neglected or ignored, but she may also invoke it when she is jealous, or basically anytime her feelings are hurt.Symptoms: The Filipina will seem withdrawn or sullen. She may be unusually silent, or she may express her dissatisfaction by "whining" in a melodramatic, almost child-like fashion. She may refuse to eat only in the most severe cases!. Duration and Severity of Condition: Tampo is a strictly short-term condition and should not be considered life threatening. Tampo is the result of mild dissatisfaction, not of actual anger. The behavior...

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Be curtious that's all we ask...

by msison

Filipinos are taught to be respectful.If you happen to meet Filipinos make sure you always greet them. The biggest pet peeve of most Filipinos are that foreigners don't say "Thank You" or greet them when entering a household. Make sure to always greet the hostess or host if you happen to be invited to dinner or someone's home.

Burial Caves of Sagada

by herzog63

The Burial Caves of Sagada are some of the most interesting local customs that I've come across in my travels. The coffins are either place in these caves on the cliffs or are hanging from ropes off the cliffs. I've never really found out the exact reason for this. It was kind of spooky for me and my son to visit these as we hiked down a muddy cliff and hiked up the steamy foggy valley all alone and never saw anyone else on the entire hike! If we would have seen a ghost I don't know what we would have done!!?? For sure we would have needed to change our underwear!!

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Fish Market

by herzog63

If you love fish and other bounties of the sea you will love the food of the Philippines! If you're hanging out in beach area go to the local market and buy some charcoal and a grill top then go to the Fish market and stock up! There are so many great kinds of fish to chose from and they are fairly cheap too. Don't forget to get some of the local seaweed! I love it. I don't know the name of it though. I just know it when I see it.

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Q:  Hi everyone, I have visited the Philippines many times, but never in August. I'm just wondering if it's the typhoon season? If so,... 

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A: Hi Alex!Late August usually is typhoon season, so expect unpredictable weather by that time and hopefully no typhoon. Why not take a direct flight from Manila to Cebu... 

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