2006-10-24 12:00:43 · 4 answers · asked by Rommel 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Community Service
uhh, this isn't really a "national costume"... I can't think of any country where everyone traditionally walks around with piles of fruit on their head. ;)
What you are probably thinking of is the look popularized by actress/singer Carmen Miranda in the 40s and 50s. She was a huge Brazilian star in her day, mostly as a singer and somewhat as an actress (she was the Shakira of her day). She co-starred in a number of terrific classic musical movies, and always sang at least one song, part of which would be in her native Portuguese. Her wild costumes often featured a headress with a number of tropical fruits, like bananas and pineapples. If you haven't watched any of her movies, you're missing out, she was a great comedic actress.
2006-10-24 12:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by teresathegreat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not a country's costume it is the symbol of Chacita Banana a product of Dole Fruit company.
2006-10-24 13:13:50 · answer #2 · answered by gene m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Brazil
2006-10-24 12:05:45 · answer #3 · answered by hollymichal 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hawaii???
2006-10-24 13:10:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋