The Weirdest Way of Courting A Woman
By Shavkat
@Shavkat (137215)
Philippines
April 15, 2017 11:35pm CST
When I was still working in Kalinga, Philippines. I was surprised how the local tribes court young girls. I had worked here to supervise community projects of the locals. My first week staying in this area was so intriguing.
One night, I am with my colleagues doing some paperwork late at night. Then a young man was shouting at the side of the house. He seems drunk and asking the young lady to come out on the next neighbor. I asked my colleague that we need to call the police station and report this public disturbance.
As I had said such statement, my colleagues were laughing. Of course, I got puzzled and surprised by their reaction. I asked them with a bit disappointment what's wrong with my idea.
I am in fire and a colleague explained to me that it is the way the local tribes court a lady. What? I got crazy knowing this. It sounds barbaric behavior but I just need to understand the tribe's culture.
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http://www.traveltothephilippines.info/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/Kalinga-Unoy-Festival.jpg
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22 responses
@acelawrites (19273)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
That might sound vulgar to other people who are unaware of their culture; and you are right, we must respect their culture.
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@Letranknight2015 (51532)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
You do realize this is our ancestors part of the culture, it's totally different from ours.
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@hostessman (11871)
• Tucson, Arizona
17 Apr 17
i don't think i would care for that kind of courting
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
16 Apr 17
It is interesting to learn of the cultures and traditions of other countries.
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@hereandthere (45651)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
it sounds like a different way of serenading (harana).
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
16 Apr 17
what? shouting out the lady's name? and i thought they are subtle in courtship? hahaha!
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
18 Apr 17
@ridingbet There is no effect to them. They are like cats meowing at night.lol
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@ridingbet (66857)
• Philippines
17 Apr 17
@Shavkat but what if the man got hit on his head with the potted plants thrown down to him by the lady? "bukolyts". hahaha!
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@chrissbergstrom (10767)
• Banks, Oregon
16 Apr 17
Very different that is for sure
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@Mass_Sonu (1021)
• India
16 Apr 17
@Shavkat That may not be barbaric behaviour. As long as they are happy and consider it as a part of their culture, that'd be fine by me. I have seen a few marriage /courtship rituals which are part of different cultures, and seem funny, but glad you understood it's the tribe's culture.
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@KrauseHome (36448)
• United States
19 Apr 17
It is interesting how different cultures do things. Even different areas. Glad someone there could tell you their stance so a big mistake was avoided even when we don't always agree.
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I think I will be in panic as well as you
@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
18 Apr 17
Courting traditions vary. I'm glad that the tradition continues to live on in Kalinga.
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@allen0187 (58444)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
@Shavkat true.
Which brings me to my point that we do not practice our usual traditions and we might lose some of it if we do not do anything about it.
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@Shavkat (137215)
• Philippines
19 Apr 17
@allen0187 However, it is starting to forget, my friend. Some people were being influenced by other cultures.
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@homebasedbobbie (1080)
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19 Apr 17
Kalinga people are very traditional. I love how they attach themselves to nature. That's my impression of them. This incident is new to me. lol.
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