Tuwaang Attends a Wedding

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TU W AA N G RECEIV ED A M ES S A GE of invitation from the wind saying that he should attend the long waited wedding of the Dalaga ng Monawon. “Don't go, Tuwaang,” his aunt warned him. “I feel that something wrong is going to happen to you there.” “Don't worry, tiyang. I can take care of myself!” he said firmly, determined to go. You don't understand me, Tuwaang. I'm not afraid of anything, tiyang. Right now, all I ever want is to have a glimpse of the beauty of the Dalaga ng Monawon. Tuwaang did not listen to his aunt. He insisted to go and prepared to attend the grand wedding. He wore the clothes the goddesses made for him. He got the heart-shaped basket that could make the lightning move. He took along with him his sharp spear and shield and the long knife. He rode in the lightning and he soon reached the beautiful boundless plain of Kawkawangan. There, he found a Gungutan, a bright colored bird that could talk. The bird wanted to go with him to the grand wedding so he took it along with him. When they reached the town of Monawon, they were politely As soon as he arrived, the groom ordered all his men to drive away the guests who should not be there or those uninvited guests. Insulted, Tuwaang told the groom that they, the guests were all “pulang dahon,” which meant heroes. In short time, the ceremony started with the guests being offered several precious things that they should top with what they had. Two were left for the groom but the Binata ng Sakadna admitted that he didn't have a gold flute and a gold guitar to top what were left. Tuwaang came to the quick rescue. With his mysterious breath, he produced a gold flute, guitar and gong. The beautiful bride came out of her room and started offering a bowl containing nganga to every guest. Then she sat beside Tuwaang that put the groom in a very

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