Tuwaang, after finishing some work, calls his aunt aside and informs her that the wind has brought him a message: he is to attend the wedding of the Maiden of Mo:nawon. The aunt tries to dissuade him from going, for she foresees trouble. Tuwaang, however, is determined to go. He picks the heart-shaped basket that can activate the lightning, puts on his headdress and the costume made by goddesses, arms himself with a long blade and dagger, and takes his shield and spear. He rides on a flash of lightning and arrives at the Kawkawangan grassland. While resting there a while, he hears a gungutan bird crowing. He decides to catch the fowl, but soon sees the gungutan with a daggerlike spur. The gungutan tells Tuwaang he came to know of his coming in a dream and that he wants to go with him to the wedding celebration. Tuwaang agrees to bring the gungutan along. The two shake their shoulders and are carried into space.
Upon arriving at Mo:nawon, Tuwaang is admitted into the hall. He sits on a golden stool while the gungutan perches on a crossbeam. Meantime, enchanting sounds from afar and flowering trees signal the arrival of the Young Man of Panayangan. Other gallants-the Young Man of Liwanon and the Young Man of the Rising Sun-arrive. Finally, the groom, the Young Man of Sakadna, arrives with a hundred followers. He haughtily asks the house owner to clear the house "of dirt," implying the people in the house who do not count. To this insult, Tuwaang answers there are "red leaves," i.e., heroes, in the house.
Preliminaries of the wedding ceremony start. The savakan (bridewealth consisting of articles and wrapped food to be paid for by the groom's kinsmen) are offered one by one, until only the two most costly remain. One is given the value of an ancient gong with ten bosses and nine relief-rings, the other is redeemable only by a golden guitar and a golden Flute. The groom confesses his inability to redeem these articles. Tuwaang saves the groom from the embarrassing predicament by taking his place: through his magic breath he produces a more ancient gong, which is accepted by the bride's party. He also produces the golden flute and golden guitar.
The bride is now asked to come out of her room and serve the guests some betel chew. She commands her betel box to serve everyone. Magically, the betel box obeys, with the betel chew jumping into the mouths of the guests. After two betel chews leap into the groom's mouth, the betel box moves on to Tuwaang, before whom it stops altogether. Tuwaang brushes it away, but the box does not budge. The bride decides to sit beside Tuwaang. The groom blushes; he is shamed. He decided to fight Tuwaang. He goes down the house and challenges Tuwaang to come down to the yard.
After the bride unrolls and combs Tuwaang's hair, Tuwaang goes down to fight. The gungutan, meanwhile, has been fighting the groom's men and has slain a number of them until only six gallants remain. Tuwaang and the gungutan engage the six gallants. Finally, only Tuwaang and the Young Man of Sakadna are left moving about. Tuwaang is thrown against a boulder, which turns to dust. Trees get bent and topple. Tuwaang gets hold of his foe, throws him down so hard that he sinks into the earth. The Young Man of Sakadna surfaces quickly and confronts Tuwaang once more. Tuwaang in turn is thrust into the earth and sinks into the Underworld. There he talks to Tuwaha', god of the Underworld, who tells him the secret of overcoming his foe. Tuwaang surfaces and summons the golden flute in which the Young Man of Sakadna keeps his life. Accompanied by the gungutan, Tuwaang takes the bride home to Kuaman, where he rules forever
"Tuwaang Attends a Wedding" is a Philippine epic tale that follows the hero Tuwaang as he travels to attend a wedding. Along the way, he faces various challenges and tests his strength and abilities. Through his adventures, Tuwaang showcases bravery, cunning, and resourcefulness as he overcomes obstacles and ultimately emerges victorious.
"Tuwaang attends a wedding" ay isang epikong nagsasalaysay ng pakikipagsapalaran ni Tuwaang sa kanyang pag-ibig at pagtanggap sa isang hamak na katulad ni Sirimbang. Sa kwento, ipinapakita ang kanyang katapangan, katalinuhan, at kanyang kalakasan bilang isang mandirigma.
The story of Tuwaang Attends a Wedding is about Tuwaang receiving a message from the wind telling him to attend a wedding. His aunt warns him not to go, but he goes anyways. There was an earthquake and a big fight. Tuwaang ends up marrying the bride.
"Tuwaang Attends a Wedding" is a traditional Philippine folk epic that tells the story of Tuwaang, a warrior hero who attends a wedding and faces challenges from other powerful characters. Through his wisdom, strength, and bravery, Tuwaang overcomes these challenges and emerges victorious, showcasing the values of perseverance and heroism in ancient Philippine culture.
The moral lesson of the story of Tuwaang attends a wedding is that at times it is stupidity to fall in love. The theme of the story is jealously, love, and war.
In the epic "Tuwaang Attends a Wedding," Tuwaang is portrayed as courageous, resourceful, and clever. He demonstrates bravery in facing challenges and adversaries, uses his intelligence to outwit his opponents, and relies on his quick thinking to overcome obstacles. Tuwaang's determination and resilience make him a heroic figure in the narrative.
"Tuwaang Attends a Wedding" is a traditional epic narrative from the T’boli people of the Philippines. It reflects their cultural beliefs, values, and practices surrounding marriage, leadership, and spirituality. The story emphasizes the importance of courage, loyalty, and respect for traditions.
The main conflict in the story of "Tuwaang Attends the Wedding" revolves around Tuwaang trying to win the hand of a beautiful bride, Huyung Adlaw, in a series of challenges set by her father. Tuwaang must prove his worthiness through his bravery, cleverness, and strength, facing obstacles and rivals along the way. The conflict is ultimately resolved when Tuwaang successfully completes the challenges and wins the bride's hand in marriage.
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The Tagalog epic about Tuwaang narrates the adventures and exploits of the hero Tuwaang, known for his strength and courage. Tuwaang encounters various challenges, battles mythical creatures, and ultimately triumphs through his exceptional skills and wisdom. The epic celebrates Tuwaang's valor and his ability to overcome obstacles to emerge victorious in the end.
The main character in the "Epic of Tuwaang" is Tuwaang, a mythical hero known for his extraordinary strength and bravery. Other characters in the epic include his father, Tuwahang, and his rival, Gumal, who Tuwaang defeats in various challenges and battles.