Another something interesting (an extra tidbit),
When this dance was performed in the mid to late 19th century, there were no records of Filipino men wearing such a pointed hat.
The addition of such a hat was for more exotic visual and flair.
In the realistic historical version, Filipino men wore a black vest over the Barong, and instead of the pointed hat, wore top hats.
But yes, this song is So very Hispanic.
It reminds us of the lost face of The Philippines. Hispanismo verdad!
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