Indigenous People at Kasalang Bayan Touches Many Hearts
The recent ‘Kasalang Bayan’ attended by Mangyan indigenous people in San Vicente, Roxas, Oriental Mindoro touches many hearts.
Kasalang bayan” is a Filipino term for “mass wedding.” It refers to a ceremony where multiple couples get married simultaneously in a communal event.
Kasalang bayan events are often organized by local government units, civic organizations, or religious institutions to provide an opportunity for couples to get married without the burden of individual wedding expenses.
These mass weddings are a practical option for couples who may face financial constraints but still wish to formalize their commitment to each other. They also establish a sense of community and celebration among participants.
On Thursday (February 15, 2024), Leng Mamburam shared a TikTok video showing genuine joy reflected in the smiles of the indigenous people despite their simple attire during the mass wedding.
The video immediately spread like wildfire on social media and garnered various reactions from the online community.
The video has a caption:
“Wala sa garbo o sa kasuotan kundi sa nilalaman ng puso yan. Mga Katutubong Mangyan ng Roxas Oriental Mindoro nakilahok sa pag Kasalang Bayan ng Roxas February 14, 2023”
In a previous post, a ‘sad’ bride during own wedding day elicits reactions online “ano kaya dahilan?”
@ms.baleng Wala sa garbo o sa kasuotan kundi sa nilalaman ng puso yan 😍😍 Mga Katutubong Mangyan ng Roxas Oriental Mindoro nakilahok sa pag Kasalang Bayan ng Roxas February 14, 2023 🥰🥰 #fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #trending #katutubongmangyan🇵🇭 ♬ original sound – Leng Mamburam
However, some netizens expressed that they wished the couple had been given even a simple wedding attire.
“If I am the mayor, i would sponsor their wedding attire. A simple white dress plus sandals for the bride and a simple polo, trousers and black shoes for the groom would do.” one commented.
As of writing, the video has garnered over 2 million views and 198k hearts, resonating with viewers from all walks of life.
Netizens couldn’t help but express their reactions to the video. Here are some of their comments:
