The Barong Tagalog, also known simply as barong, is a traditional long-sleeved national dress for both men and women of the Philippines. Barong Tagalog combines elements from both the colonial indigenous Filipino traditional and modern Spanish attire styles. Barong Tagalog has been continuously worn by Filipinos and foreigners alike on different occasions such as celebrating festivals, celebrating friendship and marriage, going to the hospital, going on a family outing, visiting relatives, going to the Church or temples, hanging out with friends, visiting a nursing home and even on vacation