Summary of "The Wedding Dance" by Amador Daguio

Scene 1: Awiyao Enters the House

Awiyao enters his house through a narrow door, expressing regret for what needs to be done.

The sound of gangsas (gongs) from the wedding ceremony echoes through the walls.

Scene 2: Awiyao and Lumnay's Conversation

Lumnay, Awiyao's wife, sits in darkness, seemingly unaffected by Awiyao's entrance.

Awiyao encourages Lumnay to join the dancing women, but she remains unmoved.

Awiyao expresses his need for a child and suggests Lumnay should find another man.

Scene 3: Emotional Confession

Lumnay reveals her refusal to accept another man and expresses her despair at being childless.

Awiyao defends his actions, claiming the necessity of having a child for the survival of their tribe.

Scene 4: Awiyao's Attempts at Reassurance

Awiyao offers Lumnay their house, a field, and other possessions but faces rejection.

Lumnay insists on going back to her parents, leaving Awiyao with a promise to pray for his future with Madulimay.

Scene 5: The Beads and Final Farewell

Awiyao retrieves ancestral beads and puts them on Lumnay, symbolizing their enduring love.

Lumnay pleads for him to return, but Awiyao leaves for the wedding dance reluctantly.

Lumnay contemplates the unjustness of the situation and decides to confront the village elders.

Scene 6: Lumnay's Internal Struggle

Lumnay approaches the dance but hesitates, feeling the weight of societal expectations.

She retreats, reflecting on her love for Awiyao and the sacrifices she has made.

Scene 7: Lumnay's Solitude

Lumnay walks away from the village, reminiscing about the clearing of beans she and Awiyao started.

She contemplates the passing of time and imagines holding bean flowers.