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Filipino-Canadian Service Club Inc. - Fraternal Dinner honouring M.W.Bro. G. Shanty Lascano Grand Master of the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington (25)

Masonic barong Tagalog.

 

The barong Tagalog (or simply barong, from the word baro) is an embroidered formal garment of the Philippines. It is very lightweight and worn untucked (similar to a coat/dress shirt), over an undershirt. It is a common wedding and formal attire for Filipino men as well as women. The term "barong Tagalog" literally means "a dress that is Tagalog", or "a Tagalog dress" (i.e., "baro na Tagalog", with "barong" being a contraction of "baro na") in the Filipino language.

 

The barong was popularised as formal wear by Philippine President Ramon Magsaysay, who wore it to most official and personal affairs, including his inauguration as president.

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Uploaded on July 4, 2010
Taken on July 3, 2010