BLAAN TRADISYON WEDDING
BLAAN TRADISYON WEDDING
Traditional Blaan Wedding
There are thirteen steps followed in a Blaan wedding. The first is the bringing of the groom to the gumne gu samsung/bahay kasalan (the place where the couple are to be wed). Prior to the wedding, the groom stays in the house. When he leaves this house, he will be riding a horse and the Fulong (tribal chieftain) and other members of the tribal council will be carrying open umbrellas over his head while someone plays the agong. A man and woman will place a mat and some pillows inside the house where the couple will be sitting for the duration of the wedding ceremony.
The second step is the bringing of the bride to the gumne gu samsong/bahay kasalan. The bride often waits inside a mosquito net while waiting for the arrival of the groom. When the groom arrives, she will then move out of her house. She will also be sheltered under the opened umbrellas held by the Fulong (tribal chieftain) and other members of the tribal. Same as with the groom, there will also be the playing of the agong.
When the bride is nearing the gumne gu samsong/bahay kasalan, a tribal leader will give the fais or kris to the groom, this is a symbol of courage in life and protection for the family and the community. When the bride arrives, the groom arises to meet her, which is a mark of pagsusumamo (respect) for the people who accompanied his bride. After this, the bride and the groom will sit in order to be blessed.
The fourth step is called the Amleng, where in an unmarried woman will walk from behind the couple. This symbolizes the departure of the couple from the unmarried life. Next comes the Samtingko Ulo. Here, the Blaan leader will place his hands on the heads of the bride and the groom and will bump the heads together, symbolizing the mutuality of the couple in thought and action.
The next step is the Sasungit Knaan, wherein a woman will bring two heaps of rice placed on top of a banana leaf and a man will bring two small glasses of water. The tribal leader of the Fulong will be the one to feed the rice and water to the couple, at the same time uttering a regulation that comes from Dwata or Mele. This means that neither of them should be left to go hungry. The food and water are symbols of a healthy mind and body and care for each other, especially when they will have children and become a family.
The seventh step is called Amngawe. This is where the bride and groom will each receive one or two messages or admonitions from a man and a woman. One can learn how to handle a family from such advices.
The eight step is the Kasable or the gift giving. One gift will come from a man and another gift come from a woman. The gifts will be presented in front of the newlyweds. When the gifts are already in the front of the newly wedded couple, they will exchange the gifts. This act symbolizes the love of close relatives and it also means that they will be there for the other when a crisis arises.
On the ninth step, called Kasgare Di Sasato Nawa, a provincial officer will proclaim that the couple is officially married and will be together for the rest of their lives. The next step is called Admasal, wherein the Fulong (tribal chieftain) will give his closing prayer, which symbolizes the end of the wedding.
The eleventh step, the Kaflahew Di Dad Lami Sansong, is a celebration of the wedding with the performances of the maral, faglung, agong, etc. Almibot Dad Lami Sansong is the next step, wherein the couple will shake the hands of all the visitors. The last step is called Fanles E Kaflahew. This is where the celebration is continued until all the guests have left the celebration, and the wedding is officially ended. By Fulong Samuel M. Gangoso, NCIP Sarangani CDO III from Maasim, Sarangani
The second step is the bringing of the bride to the gumne gu samsong/bahay kasalan. The bride often waits inside a mosquito net while waiting for the arrival of the groom. When the groom arrives, she will then move out of her house. She will also be sheltered under the opened umbrellas held by the Fulong (tribal chieftain) and other members of the tribal. Same as with the groom, there will also be the playing of the agong.
When the bride is nearing the gumne gu samsong/bahay kasalan, a tribal leader will give the fais or kris to the groom, this is a symbol of courage in life and protection for the family and the community. When the bride arrives, the groom arises to meet her, which is a mark of pagsusumamo (respect) for the people who accompanied his bride. After this, the bride and the groom will sit in order to be blessed.
The fourth step is called the Amleng, where in an unmarried woman will walk from behind the couple. This symbolizes the departure of the couple from the unmarried life. Next comes the Samtingko Ulo. Here, the Blaan leader will place his hands on the heads of the bride and the groom and will bump the heads together, symbolizing the mutuality of the couple in thought and action.
The next step is the Sasungit Knaan, wherein a woman will bring two heaps of rice placed on top of a banana leaf and a man will bring two small glasses of water. The tribal leader of the Fulong will be the one to feed the rice and water to the couple, at the same time uttering a regulation that comes from Dwata or Mele. This means that neither of them should be left to go hungry. The food and water are symbols of a healthy mind and body and care for each other, especially when they will have children and become a family.
The seventh step is called Amngawe. This is where the bride and groom will each receive one or two messages or admonitions from a man and a woman. One can learn how to handle a family from such advices.
The eight step is the Kasable or the gift giving. One gift will come from a man and another gift come from a woman. The gifts will be presented in front of the newlyweds. When the gifts are already in the front of the newly wedded couple, they will exchange the gifts. This act symbolizes the love of close relatives and it also means that they will be there for the other when a crisis arises.
On the ninth step, called Kasgare Di Sasato Nawa, a provincial officer will proclaim that the couple is officially married and will be together for the rest of their lives. The next step is called Admasal, wherein the Fulong (tribal chieftain) will give his closing prayer, which symbolizes the end of the wedding.
The eleventh step, the Kaflahew Di Dad Lami Sansong, is a celebration of the wedding with the performances of the maral, faglung, agong, etc. Almibot Dad Lami Sansong is the next step, wherein the couple will shake the hands of all the visitors. The last step is called Fanles E Kaflahew. This is where the celebration is continued until all the guests have left the celebration, and the wedding is officially ended. By Fulong Samuel M. Gangoso, NCIP Sarangani CDO III from Maasim, Sarangani
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