2.6K views · 74 reactions | The language of the fan was used during the Spanish colonization in the 1800s to cope with restrictive social norms. Filipino women secretly communicated using an abanico, or a delicate, wooden hand fan. Channel your inner Maria Clara and try these subtle moves on that fine gentleman you've had your eye on! #EdsaShangriLa #MyUrbanOasis | Edsa Shangri-La, Manila | Facebook

Fans & Flirtation - a secret language 🪭The fan was seen as an essential accessory for the Victorian lady. A fan not only acted as a way of cooling down but became part of a secret language with over 41 different meanings. The way a lady held and moved her fan conveyed her feelings towards those around her without uttering a single word. Can you guess what Magda, our Head Guide, is saying? | Atholl Estates and Blair Castle