LOOK: Sultan Kudarat solon’s traditional engagement ceremony

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<div class='media-content'><div class='slider-for'><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo1.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo2.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo3.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo4.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo5.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo6.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo7.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo8.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo9.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo10.jpg' ></div><div><img src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2020/tvpatrol/09/13/photo11.jpg' ></div></div><div class='media-content slider-desc'><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div><div class='item-desc'><p>Traditional engagement ceremony of Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran and Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak. <cite>James Montaño Photography</cite></p></div></div></div><p>Photos of a lawmaker’s engagement ceremony went viral on social media because of its traditional theme.</p><p> </p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1576050045908401&id=714077652105649' data-width='auto'> </div><p><br/> <br/>Sultan Kudarat 1st District Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran is one proud fiancée after the traditional engagement ceremony pushed through last September 3, 2020 in Lutayan town.</p><p>The congresswoman and her partner, Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak, decided to have a traditional ceremony because they wanted “to incorporate and show our Muslim tradition in Mindanao”.<br/> <br/>“We mixed the culture of Maguindanao and Tausug in one,” Sakaluran told ABS-CBN News.<br/> <br/>During the ceremony, called ‘Salangguni’ in Maguindanaon and ‘Pagturul Tayma’ in Tausug, the man will formally ask the blessing of the woman’s parents for the wedding.</p><p>The man’s family will also offer dowries before both sides can officially start planning for the wedding itself.</p><p>“Aakyat po nang formal ‘yong family ng lalaki to bring dowry and gifts, and to talk about the wedding date,” the lawmaker explained.</p><p>Sakaluran thanked netizens who appreciated her engagement ceremony especially since she really wanted to showcase the culture and tradition of her hometown.</p><p>The couple’s wedding date, originally set for September 10, was moved next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>Their <a href='https://www.facebook.com/169615380251130/posts/747439009135428/'>pre-wedding video</a>, which drew inspiration from the popular Korean drama series "Crash Landing On You", has also been making the rounds on Facebook.</p><p>OutLoud Studios said the film was shot at the La Palmera Mountain Ridge in Sultan Kudarat, as well as in some parts of General Santos City.</p><p>The studio said the bride is a big fan of "CLOY" while the groom is a member of the police force. These gave them ideas of coming up with similar scenarios from the K-drama series.</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3272906989411148' data-width='auto'> </div><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/11/20/viral-pinoy-couple-in-crash-landing-on-you-inspired-pre-wedding-film'>VIRAL: Pinoy couple in 'Crash Landing on You'-inspired pre-wedding film</a></li></ul>

<div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1576050045908401&id=714077652105649' data-width='auto'> </div><p><br> <br>Sultan Kudarat 1st District Representative Bai Rihan Mangudadatu Sakaluran is one proud fiancée after the traditional engagement ceremony pushed through last September 3, 2020 in Lutayan town.</p><p>The congresswoman and her partner, Al-shadat Hassan Abdurajak, decided to have a traditional ceremony because they wanted “to incorporate and show our Muslim tradition in Mindanao”.<br> <br>“We mixed the culture of Maguindanao and Tausug in one,” Sakaluran told ABS-CBN News.<br> <br>During the ceremony, called ‘Salangguni’ in Maguindanaon and ‘Pagturul Tayma’ in Tausug, the man will formally ask the blessing of the woman’s parents for the wedding.</p><p>The man’s family will also offer dowries before both sides can officially start planning for the wedding itself.</p><p>“Aakyat po nang formal ‘yong family ng lalaki to bring dowry and gifts, and to talk about the wedding date,” the lawmaker explained.</p><p>Sakaluran thanked netizens who appreciated her engagement ceremony especially since she really wanted to showcase the culture and tradition of her hometown.</p><p>The couple’s wedding date, originally set for September 10, was moved next year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p>Their <a href='https://www.facebook.com/169615380251130/posts/747439009135428/'>pre-wedding video</a>, which drew inspiration from the popular Korean drama series "Crash Landing On You", has also been making the rounds on Facebook.</p><p>OutLoud Studios said the film was shot at the La Palmera Mountain Ridge in Sultan Kudarat, as well as in some parts of General Santos City.</p><p>The studio said the bride is a big fan of "CLOY" while the groom is a member of the police force. These gave them ideas of coming up with similar scenarios from the K-drama series.</p><p><script src='https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1&version=v2.5' async type='text/javascript'></script></p><div class='fb-post' data-href='https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.3272906989411148' data-width='auto'> </div><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/life/09/11/20/viral-pinoy-couple-in-crash-landing-on-you-inspired-pre-wedding-film'>VIRAL: Pinoy couple in 'Crash Landing on You'-inspired pre-wedding film</a></li></ul>

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<p>Photos of a lawmaker’s engagement ceremony went viral on social media because of its traditional theme.</p>

Photos of a lawmaker’s engagement ceremony went viral on social media because of its traditional theme.

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LOOK: Sultan Kudarat solon’s traditional engagement ceremony

LOOK: Sultan Kudarat solon’s traditional engagement ceremony