Mangyan Heritage Center

Traveling

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The moment will come when the Mangyan cannot be kept tied any longer to his house and the daily chores. He has to go, whether it is opprotune or not. The woman, however, is not as fortunate as the man; she is tied to her home, especially when her children are still small. In spite of that, she would also like to go out once in a while.

1. Kawo di ngatay asan

2. Ti manlang sis abyagan

3. Pamidkan pag mayanyan

4. Patlay pag malagwinan

5. Inda di bay dilihan

6. Si man gis labag gus-an

7. Ud may ma-rumpa-uyan

8. Manangda di bubungan

9. Mangusdong di tagikan

So, you will be going now,

starting on a journey far!

Your eyes will enjoy the trip.

Many things you will behold

But I, who will stay behind,

here within this four-walled room,

what thoughts could I entertain?

just looking up at the roof,

just looking down at the floor!

Introduction to Ambahan
Origin of Ambahan
Ambahan and Its Uses
Birth and Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Courtship
Home
Problems
Sickness
Food and work
Traveling
Hospitality and Friendship
Marriage
Old Age
Death