Cultural event.
Its a term we learned during our training for any activity that occurs that reveals bits of what shapes someone's world. Culture is in everything we do and affects every area of our life. When a bride prepares for her wedding there are many traditions that are important to her. It doesn't feel complete without them. The same is true for the events in the lives of the Ga'dang people.
Some cultural events are not so joyous. Recently, a case came to everyone's attention regarding an affair. Right from my front porch I had the opportunity to hear and see the meeting with the officials. Given the fact that I can't speak or understand Ga'Dang I had to get all my information later from a friend that speaks Tagalog.
In a case of an affair the offending man had to pay the husband a fine. It had been decided that it would be 1 carabao (water buffalo--which are worth 30,000 pesos or $670). The husband didn't agree so we will see what the final outcome is. As we left the next day we were full of questions. Why was a pig sacrificed when the deal wasn't finalized? How will it be settled? Who has the last say? Will violence be the last resort?
Please be praying with us for wisdom and discernment as we learn more and more about the lives of the Ga'dang people.
Its a term we learned during our training for any activity that occurs that reveals bits of what shapes someone's world. Culture is in everything we do and affects every area of our life. When a bride prepares for her wedding there are many traditions that are important to her. It doesn't feel complete without them. The same is true for the events in the lives of the Ga'dang people.
Some cultural events are not so joyous. Recently, a case came to everyone's attention regarding an affair. Right from my front porch I had the opportunity to hear and see the meeting with the officials. Given the fact that I can't speak or understand Ga'Dang I had to get all my information later from a friend that speaks Tagalog.
In a case of an affair the offending man had to pay the husband a fine. It had been decided that it would be 1 carabao (water buffalo--which are worth 30,000 pesos or $670). The husband didn't agree so we will see what the final outcome is. As we left the next day we were full of questions. Why was a pig sacrificed when the deal wasn't finalized? How will it be settled? Who has the last say? Will violence be the last resort?
Please be praying with us for wisdom and discernment as we learn more and more about the lives of the Ga'dang people.
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