Proud Pinoy
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I believe that I have always
been a pure Pinoy (Filipino) by heart. One of my college Professors contested
my belief though. She said that I was not proud being a Filipino because of how
I look.
Many have been said about my
physical attributes –that I look so Korean or Chinese and so on and so forth. But
who is to blame? Just because I look foreign doesn’t mean that I am not proud being
a Filipino. In fact, I LOVE Filipinos and I LOVE that I am a Pinoy.
Anyways, I am blogging about
this because yesterday marked the 116th Philippine Independence Day
and today is Flashback Friday. So I would like to show you some throwback
pictures of me wearing traditional Filipino costumes. Let’s see how Pinoy I
look.
Me wearing red Barong Tagalog
by Designer Frederic Rodriguez.
The Barong Tagalog (or simply
Baro) is an embroidered formal dress from the Philippines. Baro is a Filipino
word which means Dress. It is usually
made from a variety of indigenous fabrics such as Pineapple fabric, Jusi fabric
(made from abaca) and/or Banana fabric.
It is popularly (but
mistakenly) called Barong instead of Baro. Barong Tagalog, translated to
English, means Dress of the Tagalog people.
Me wearing a traditional rural
Pinoy outfit. This is usually worn by people in the ‘nayon.’ Hehe J
Above are two (2) throwback photos
taken during my college days.
Happy independence global
Pinoys! <3
2 comments
First let me say Happy Independence Day Philippines and to all the Philippines people world wide.
ReplyDeleteSecond: Just what is the "Pinoy Look" ? I have been to the Philippines and have meant many people there and as in the many countries that I have been in I can honestly say that the way a person looks doesn't make them "look like" any particular nationality.....It is what is inside the person that makes them who they are and from what country they belong to.
I was very fortunate to meet you while I was in the Philippines this last year and never once did I think of you as Korean, or Chinese or anything else but only saw a very proud Pilipino who I am very proud to call a friend
Hi Tom! Thanks for the sweet message.
DeleteWell, 'Pinoy look' is a traditional look. Filipinos were once stereotyped as dark, short and timid. But those were the days. Hehe Pinoy look has evolved. :)