What is the name of the traditional Filipino men's formal shirt often made from pineapple fiber?
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Barong Tagalog
The Barong Tagalog is a lightweight, embroidered shirt traditionally crafted from piña (pineapple leaf) or jusi (banana silk) fibers. It is unique for being worn untucked and serves as the standard formal attire for Filipino weddings and state ceremonies. Because the natural fibers are quite sheer, it is traditionally worn over a simple white undershirt called a camisa de chino.
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