April 8, 2010

The Mexican Sombrero - An Authentic Party Piece

The Sombrero hat came from Mexico and has a distinctly large brim with a pointed crown. The size of the brim is designed to provide shade from the sun for its wearer. You will usually find a drawstring that wraps around the chin to help hold the hat in place when it is being worn.

In Mexico, peasant sombreros are usually made of straw, while wealthier Hispanics wear sombreros made of felt.


There are many different designs and colorings for sombreros.



Sombreros are worn in traditional Mexican celebrations.



Cultures around the world can often embrace a taste of Mexican culture buy visiting an authentic Mexican restaraunt on their birthday. The special birthday girl will be adorned with a fabulous Mexican sombrero!



Sombreros are also present in Philippine history, due to the Mexican influence brought about by the Manila Galleon Trade. The term has been assimilated into the Tagalog language in the form of "sumbrero" and now refers to any hat - from actual Sombreros to baseball caps.





  
 

 









 

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