Shell Collection in San Fernando, La Union

Shell Collection in San Fernando
La Union, Philippines

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Cost: Php1.75

Copyright: 1994

Barcode: 4-800224-002530

Serial Number: 8-00253

Shellcrafts

Shellcrafts
Photography by Walter Landolt

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Copyright: 1994
Barcode: 4-800224-002493
Serial Number: 8-00249

Filipiniana dress

Filipiniana dress
Courtesy of Barangay Folk Dance Troupe

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Serial Number: 8-00243

The Filipiniana dress, sometimes referred to as María Clara gown or traje de mestiza, is a traditional dress worn by women in the Philippines. It is an aristocratic version of the baro't saya. It is traditionally made out of piña.

It consists of four parts: a blouse (baro or camisa), a long skirt (saya), a kerchief worn over the shoulders (pañuelo, fichu, or alampay), and a short rectangular cloth worn over the skirt (the tapis or patadyong).

Harana

Harana

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The Harana is serenade tradition in rural areas of the Philippines in which young men may formally meet single lady visitors. The main instrument used for Harana is the guitar, played by the courter, although other string instruments such as the Ukulele and less frequently, the violin and trumpets are also used.

Traditionally, the suitor will visit the house of the girl he is trying to woo, and sing by her window until she comes out to either accept or deny him. The suitor may or may not be accompanied, but usually his companions will be playing a guitar or back up vocals as he sings. Ideally, the dalaga or young lass will come to the window and invite her suitor to come inside.