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What is the barong Tagalog?
What is the barong Tagalog?
The baro is commonly worn by women in formal events.
The baro is commonly worn by women in formal events.
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What does the term 'barong Tagalog' mean?
What does the term 'barong Tagalog' mean?
a Tagalog dress
The Hudhud consists of narrative chants performed by elder Ifugao women.
The Hudhud consists of narrative chants performed by elder Ifugao women.
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What is Pabása?
What is Pabása?
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The panabas is a large, forward-curved sword used by certain ethnic groups in the _____ Philippines.
The panabas is a large, forward-curved sword used by certain ethnic groups in the _____ Philippines.
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What is the Balisong also known as?
What is the Balisong also known as?
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The kampilan is a type of single-edged short sword.
The kampilan is a type of single-edged short sword.
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What is the history of the kampilan in Filipino culture?
What is the history of the kampilan in Filipino culture?
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Study Notes
Filipino Inventions and Discoveries
- Filipino inventions and discoveries encompass indigenous arts, cultural inventions, and scientific advancements from ancient times to the modern era.
- Traditional knowledge has developed from necessities, influencing various fields: naval navigation, shipbuilding, textile techniques, food processing, and architecture.
Traditional and Cultural Attire
- Barong Tagalog: A formal embroidered garment for men, worn untucked and lightweight. Popularized by President Ramon Magsaysay, often donned during formal occasions.
- Baro’t Saya: An embroidered dress for women, meaning "dress and skirt" in Tagalog.
- Bahag: A traditional loincloth worn prior to European colonization, still used by some indigenous tribes, especially in Northern Luzon.
Literature and Arts
- Hudhud: Narrative chants performed by Ifugao women during important agricultural and funeral rituals.
- Pabása: A Catholic Holy Week tradition, involving the chanting of the Pasyón, a poem recounting Jesus Christ's life and events.
Indigenous Weapons
- Panabas: A large, forward-curved sword, 2 to 4 feet long, used for combat, execution, and as a display of power. Its name derives from "pang-tabas," meaning "chopping tool."
- Balisong: A traditional butterfly knife, featuring two counter-rotating handles. Known as a Batangas knife, it is used for quick, one-handed deployment.
- Barong: A short sword with a leaf-shaped blade, prevalent in Mindanao.
- Gunong (or punyál): A small knife associated with the Maranao people, serving as a utility tool and thrusting weapon.
- Kampilan: A single-edged long sword used across Mindanao, Visayas, and Luzon, recognized for its unique tapered blade. Noted for its historical use by Lapu-Lapu against Ferdinand Magellan during the Battle of Mactan in 1521.
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Explore the rich heritage of Filipino inventions, cultural attire, and artistic expressions. Discover traditional garments like the Barong Tagalog and Baro’t Saya, as well as significant contributions in various fields by Filipino innovators throughout history.
