Ambahan: Marriage

Although the courtship period has a varied set of rules and ceremonials, the marriage itself is as simple as possible. After the consent of the parents has been obtained, the unceremonial first sleep of both the spouses together is considered as wedlock itself.

In the ambahan literature, a major part revolves around the perennial theme of married life and all its ramifications. After many years of living together, does the husband still remember his promise that he gave as an ardent lover?

When difficulties arise, the Mangyans try to smooth them out themselves.

Ambahan 210
Hanunuo-Mangyan	English	Filipino
	If the ties you use at home Become weak and tend to break, You should be the one to mend, The one to restore their strength.	Panali ma'y marupok Uway iyan na gapok Ikaw itong susubok Magtitibay nang lubos!

The following advice is worthwhile to remember!

Ambahan 231
Hanunuo-Mangyan	English	Filipino
	Even with disharmony and a quarrel now and then. No reason to separate. Try to understand it first!	Kahit may kaguluhan May tampuha't alitan Di dapat talikuran Unawain mo naman!

Parting for a longer period of time is sad for the couple.

Ambahan 234
Hanunuo-Mangyan	English	Filipino
	My dear fragrant herb, my wife, it is true, we have to part, on this day and on this hour. If united we remain and our bond is strong and pure, you and I, far as we are, it's like holding hands again, it's like sitting side by side.	Kab'yak kong halimuyak Kita ma'y magkawalay Ngayon at lumaon man Kung buklod ay matibay Maayos ang samahan Ikaw nga at ako man Magkahawak ng kamay Wari'y nasa kandungan!

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