Tagzelano
Naming Traditions
Feminine names
Amihan (northeast wind), Bituin (star), Diwata (forest spirit), Ligaya (joy), Luningning (shining), Maganda (beautiful), Mahal (precious), Malaya (free), Marikit (pretty, dainty), Mutya (treasure, jewel, charm), Pagasa (hope)
Masculine names
Bayani (hero), Dakila (great), Diwa (spirit), Makisig (elegant, dashing)
Culture
Major language groups and dialects
Tagzelano, Himansa
Birth & Baptismal Rites
Tagzelano parents wait until the baby's birth to accept gifts for the baby (clothes, toys, furniture, etc.), for it is bad luck to collect things for a baby who is not here yet.
Coming of Age Rites
Many wealthy families throw debutante parties when their children turn 16. Traditionally, debutante parties were for their daughters, but in recent years boys have had debutante parties as well.
Common Taboos
It is bad luck for siblings to get married in the same year. (To other people. It's also a taboo for siblings to marry each other and I only just realized it was necessary to mention that.)
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