Examples of Maguindanaon decorations used during weddings or other special occasions.
1. PANDALA – Note that the manner of installing the flaglets should conform with the social status of the group that will use the decorative flags. For upper class people, it should be installed straight (see photo), for middle class and commoners, it should be in slanting manner.
There is also meaning in the number of big flags and the small flags.
2. SAMBULAYANG The sambulayang is usually placed at venue or the house of the bride and the groom during wedding ceremony.
3. LIKOS – New version of “Lansay.” It is used as attachment/embellishment on the mouldings or Home Furnishings-Curtains. It is also used as table swag.
4. BAGUIONTAY – It is a round pandala.
5. LANSAY – To be pronounced “laansay” with long A. They are fabric headings that are sometimes referred to as top treatments, like a Valance. Lansay can be embellished and given a sophisticated appearance with beads and strips of cloth.
6. ULUL – The upper class use royal color yellow and has intricate flower design on the middle.
Photo from DXUPFM
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