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Philipino Brides |
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| Philipino Ladies | Philipino Wedding Customs | Courtship and Marriage Rites |
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Philipino Brides are renowned for their simplicity, honesty, feminity and integrity. They are sincere, devoted and they believe in a lasting marriage. These ladies are very feminine and gentle, cultured and passionate. They can easily captured the heart of everymen because of their inner beauty and charm. Philipina women value their husbands as their number one priority. Its the nature of all Philipinas to be sweet, caring and loving. They are very romantic, tender and thrive on giving their man the attention and affection that is surpassed by none. |
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Philipinas are mature for their age and view older men as more stable and responsible partner. Philipinas stand out among Asian women in terms of charm, openness, intelligence, education and loyalty. In addition, they enjoy the outdoors as much as indoor activities. Their outer physical beauties coupled with their wonderful personality, high level of intelligence and sincere devotion to their man creates one of the strongest relationships you could ever hope to find. for their age and view older men as more stable and responsible partner. |
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Why Philipino Ladies are great? If you seek an upstanding, gentle woman; one who values tradition, home, family, and fidelity you should consider getting to know a Philipina. They possess character traits that men from all over the world find iiirresistible. Philipinas are pleasant company and quickly make new friends wherever they go. Most speak English fairly well and adapt easily to living in other countries. You will find Philipinas all over the world.
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The Typical Philipina Philipina women are some of
the most beautiful women in the world. They are used in movies and
commercials as stand-ins for other Asian ethnic groups because of their
extreme beauty. For example, in the musical, Miss
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Philipino Wedding Customs |
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In early Philipino custom, the
groom-to-be threw his spear at the front steps of his intended's home, a
sign that she has been spoken for. These days, a ring suffices as the
symbol of engagement. |
| The Engagement | The Wedding Outfits | The Ceremony | The Food |
| After the couple has decided to marry, the first order of business is the pamanhikan, where the groom and his parents visit the bride's family to ask for her hand in marriage. Wedding plans are often made at this time, including a discussion of the budget and guest list. Don't be surprised if the groom-to-be is expected to run some errands or help out around the bride's house. This tradition is called paninilbihan, where the suitor renders service to his future wife's family to gain their approval. | The
white wedding dress has become popular in the last hundred years or so
with America's influence in the Philippines. Before that, brides wore
their best dress, in a festive color or even stylish black, to celebrate a
wedding. Orange blossom bouquets and adornments were a must during the
turn of the last century. For men, the barong tagalog is the
traditional Philipino formal wear. It is a cool, almost transparent,
embroidered shirt, made from silky pina or jusi, two native ecru fabrics. |
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majority of Philipino weddings are now Catholic weddings, but some native
traditions remain. Most have special "sponsors" who act as
witnesses to the marriage . Secondary sponsors handle special parts
of the ceremony, such as the candle, cord and veil ceremonies. Candle
symbolizes light in Christ, cord mean everlasting fidelity and veil
means that they are united. Arrhae, blessed by the priest, as a sign of his
dedication to his wife's well-being and the welfare of their future
children. |
One feast celebrated at the turn of the last century involved these foods: First was served cold vermicelli soup. The soup was followed by meats of unlimited quantity--stewed goat, chicken minced with garlic, boiled ham, stuffed capon, roast pork and several kinds of fish. There were no salads, but plenty of relishes, including red peppers, olives, green mango pickles and crystallized fruits. For dessert, there were meringues, baked custard flan, coconut macaroons and sweetened seeds of the nipa plant. |
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Courtship and Marriage Rites in the Philippine Provinces |
| There are different courtship and marriage rites in the Philippines that are still practice in different provinces. The nuances of these customs vary from region to region -- yet all of them are marked by a heady mix of enigma and excitement, nervousness and negotiation, ceremony and celebration. Some of these are : Olog - for the Ifugaos, Tapat - by the Ilocos Province, Bisperas - of the Province of Batangas, Pamalaye - from the Province of Cebu, Pangagad- on Province of Leyte, and Pangalay by the Tausug. |
| Olog -The Betrothal House | Tapat Courtship Through Poetry and Song |
Bisperas The Eve of the Wedding |
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Ifugao, Mountain Province - There is a practice among the Ifugaos of northern Luzon of segregating "marriage-able" girls in a communal abode called "Olog" or "Agamang". (The marriageable boys are accommodated in another communal house called the "Ato".) The boys from the "Ato" regularly visit the "Olog" and performed the first stage of courtship known as the "Ca-i-sing". They unburden their feelings in native songs rich in meanings and insinuation. The girls respond likewise in native verse. All these are done under the watchful eye of the "Olog" head -- an elderly and married woman or a childless widow who keeps the parents of her wards informed of the developments of the courtship. Until now it is still practised by some Ifugaos. |
Ilocos province - "Tapat" is practiced in small towns of Ilocos. A young man employs music and verse to declare his attraction to his lady love. The would be suitor goes to the girl's house and serenade her from her window. The lady then answers in a song--usually one that suggests that the man has a long courtship ahead of him. The man then counters with another song this time more passionate. The musical repartee goes on and on until an "understanding" is reached. This practice is also known "harana" in the Tagalog regions. Among the Maranaos, the practice is known as "Tubad-tubad" wherein playful verses are exchanged between the two would-be lovers. | Province of Batangas - This is an old custom peculiar to Batangas. The day before the wedding, an entourage consisting of the groom's parents, relatives, "abays", "ninangs" and "ninongs", and others concerned with the wedding walk in a procession from the groom's house to the bride's house. The purpose of this journey is to deliver all the ingredients to be used in preparation of the wedding feast. Everything from the cows and chickens, to the vegetables and rice, down to the condiments and the cutlery are carried in the procession. Upon arrival at the bride's house, refreshments are served. Then the elaborate preparations for the reception will be proceed thereafter. |
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Pamalaye- The Formal Proposal |
Pangagad -Bride Service |
Pangalay - The Wedding |
| Province of Cebu - Among the traditional Cebuanos, the asking of the girl's hand in marriage is no simple matter. The entire family of the man troops the girl's home, bringing with them musicians, gifts, food and wine. The discussions regarding the marriage are deputized to a "Mamamae" and a "Sagang" whose main qualifications are great skill in the art of debate and rebuttal. They represent the interest of both families and are empowered to make binding contracts regarding the dowry. The reaching of an agreement between the families is the high point of this custom called the "Pamalaye", and lavish festivities ensue. Among the Ilocanos, this is known as "Tampa". | Province of Leyte - In Leyte, in lieu of paying a dowry, a Filipino man wishing to wed into a traditional family is expected to perform household service to the bride's family as proof of his sincerity and fortitude. This can include anything from fetching water and chopping firewood, working in the farm as well as running household errands. This usually lasts about one year. This is more of a test period--as the rendering of the "pangagad" still does not guarantee irrevocable acceptance of the marriage proposal. Thus, it is appropriately known as "Paninilbihan" (being of service) or "Subok" (trial) to the Tagalogs. In Bicol, it is called the "Pamianan". | Tausug - Of all social events, perhaps none is more elaborate than a wedding. And of all Filipino weddings, perhaps none is as full of color, splendor and pageantry as a Tausog wedding. On the eve of the affair, a cacophony of native percussion instruments--"agong", "kulingtang"and "gabbang" announce the impending wedding. The ceremony proper is performed by an "Imam" or Muslim priest. After readings from the "Koran", the groom puts his "fingerprint" on the forehead of the bride. This gesture formally seals the marriage. Like all weddings--lavish feasting, singing, dancing and marry making ensue. And the entire tribe celebrates the joy and love and life. |
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