Woman Goes Viral and Earns Reactions Online Over ‘Mano’ Gesture to Bride
A woman giving a ‘Mano’ to the bride instead of receiving it from the latter during the wedding ceremony brings good vibes online.
The “mano” gesture is a traditional Filipino practice used to show respect to elders. It involves a younger person taking the hand of an older person and pressing it gently to their forehead. The gesture is often accompanied by the phrase “mano po,” which translates to “your hand, please,” to politely request the blessing of the elder.
It is commonly performed when entering a home, greeting someone older, or during special occasions like family gatherings and religious ceremonies.
In a wedding ceremony, the “mano” gesture holds a special meaning, reflecting the respect and honor given to elders and important figures in the lives of the couple. The mano gesture is often performed by the bride and groom to their elders, such as parents and grandparents, to show respect and seek their blessings.
Recently, Gabriel Pineda, a TikTok user, posted a video showing his aunt, Mecca Gumba, making this charming mistake at her sister’s wedding. Although Mecca was quite nervous leading up to the event, her blunder turned into a memorable scene on the big day.
Instead of waiting for the bride named Melodie Gumba to extend her hand for the Filipino honoring gesture, Mecca approached the bride and performed the “mano” herself.
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“Tawang tawa kami na siya unang nag-bless sa sister niya na bride. Sobrang funny talaga lahat ng tao sa kasal natawa na lang talaga,” Pineda said.
The funny yet endearing moment caught everyone’s attention and had the guests in fits of laughter. Many netizens find the mix-up both funny and heartwarming.
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The video has a caption:
“eto po huhuhu natawa nalang po mga guests ”
The social media users expressed their reactions to the video:
