I danced even though I did not know what would be the next step. Lucky for me, my dance partner guided me.
It had been years since I visited my
hometown Guiuan. The last vacation I had was with my cousins on July 2012 to
remember the date anniversary of my grandmother. Many firsts happened during
that trip: 1. I finance my own travel. 2. I rode in an airplane for the first
time and 3. I met with my high school friends.
I love Guiuan! In fact, it is the first
place I would go if someone offered me free trip and all. It is shameful to
admit that I have not explored Guiuan yet. I have not seen those beaches, caves
and churches. I have not eaten some of its native food yet. I do not know what
happened. Really! So it would be Guiuan that is number one in my list of my
travel destinations. I think it is the people and memories that keep it very
special for me.
For now I am sharing photos during
my recent visit. It was not on my scheduled iterinary but you know what they
say the unexpected will always be remembered and fun.
We went to a wedding of one of our distant
cousin. It was a civil wedding so we there were no wedding traditions to
expect. Aside from the food, dancing will never be lost. Dancing, yes dancing!
Guiuan is known for its very colorful culture and I take pride saying that Kuratsa, Amenudo, Bahal na Tuba, Hi Ana,
and others are Guiuananons forte. Music like this is always present in every occasion.
And that day was no exception.
If ever you find yourself in places
like Samar and Leyte, and you were attending a wedding or a fiesta celebration
be a sport and enjoy the dance. Just like what I did. J Here’s how it goes: 1. The
host or whoever will announce that the dance floor is open and so on. 2. The
gentleman will therefore take their partner or they could ask anyone (by anyone
I am talking about us ladies) like a gentleman they are they would ask, “Can I
have this dance”, and if they really want to they would ask the host or someone
they know to introduce them to you.
The dance is easy for those who have been dancing Kuratsa ever since. But for starters
like me it help that your partner is not showing off and that he is guiding you
all through it. Kuratsa involves some
basic footwork and some hand movements. See how I enjoyed myself? I manage to
survive.
Notice my dress? Please you have to excuse my fashion
preference. J
J J I had been a fan of the
color black back then. It has not occurred to me that wearing black to a
wedding is not suitable. Nonetheless, no one dragged me out the whole event. So
I am guessing no one cared about that tradition.
I miss Guiuan! I hope I’d come home soon.
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