BARONG TAGALOG
Originated from the northern part of the Philippines, Barong Tagalog is the official national costume of Filipino men. It is worn over a Chinese collarless shirt called camisa de Chino. Its loose and long lines feature can be traced of its Chinese sources, the airy tropical appearance of Indo-Malay costume, the elongated effect of Hindu dressing, and the ornamental restraint of European men’s clothing. The fabric used for this clothe is usually made of different natural resources from the Philippines such as piña fabric.

Barong Tagalog is usually worn in ceremonial events such as weddings, formal parties, and official business meetings.

BARO’T SAYA
The official national costume of Filipina women is called Baro at Saya (Baro’t Saya), also known as Filipiniana. According to an article published by Philippine Folk Life Museum Foundation, the wearing of Baro’t Saya originated from the Spaniards and it was worn throughout the 400 years of the Spanish colonization.