barong tagalog

Questions

What does barong tagalog mean?

A lightweight embroidered formal shirt, considered the national dress of the Philippines.

Where does barong tagalog come from?

From Tagalog barong-tagalog (literally “Tagalog clothing”).

How to pronounce barong tagalog

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