Different Tribes, Same Traditions
There are more than fifty tribes in the Philippines, each with distinct, diverse and independent courtship and marriage customs and traditions.
However, a scrutiny of...
Inter-Tribe Union
A marital union generally occurs within the same tribe. When one of the parties to a marriage comes from another tribe, a check is...
Rain and Tears
It is always touching to see couples who could not seem to contain their tears as they profess their eternal love for each other....
Mediterranean Bed and Bath Rituals
By Gladys Pinky D. Tolete
Mediterranean couples practice interesting bed and bath rituals before the wedding.
In Sicily, relatives go to the new home of the...
Asian Wedding Gift Customs
By Gladys Pinky D. Tolete
Do you need some help in picking out the perfect wedding gift or how to present your gift? Here are...
Brandy Invitations
In Serbia, the groom's father practices a unique way of inviting guests to the wedding. He fills a decorated flask with his best brandy,...
The Indio’s Baro
Connoisseurs of historical details say that during the Spanish era, the rulers required that the baro of the indio be made of flimsy material...
Piña Fiber
Piña fiber is extracted from the leaves of the pineapple plant, Ananas comosus (Linn.) Merr. The plant, particularly the native or Red Spanish variety,...
First on the Dance Floor
At the evening celebrations, the bride and groom traditionally dance first on their own to a waltz. However, as ballroom dancing is not so...
The Wedding March
The traditional church wedding features two bridal marches by two different classical composers. The bride walks down the aisle to the majestic, moderately-paced music...