Check out my little boy in his wanesh, commonly called the G-string in the northern mountains of the Philippines. Yes, people, you heard me right: G-string!
Paul curious about his wanesh
little American-Igorot boy
Proud Lola holding Paul in his wanesh
In real Igorot fashion, G-string is worn by men with absolutely nothing on their bodies except for the locally woven loincloth covering their nether regions. This traditional garb has been the standard clothing of generations past. I still remember my Ikit Fao-anan (Great Grandfather Fao-anan) in his g-string. More recently, wanesh is worn on occassions calling for mountain or tribal dancing. Google the words “Panagbenga” or “Lang-ay” and you will find folks in their best traditional garb. In fact, check out my friend Marilou Ayeona Huber’s amazing photo coverage of the 2007 Lang-ay and you’ll see exactly what I am talking about.
A special thank you to my good friend, Judith, for sending Paul his first ever wanesh. I will make sure to take a photo of him in the real Igorot way sometime and post that here, too. You’re the best, Judz!
Whoa!!! Nin-wanes nan ungan di Amerikano!
I remember borrowing g-strings from old folks for our cultural presentations when I was in grade school. Oftentimes, the wanes is too long so I have to wrap it around my waist several times so it will not be touching the floor.
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