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Yugal
Pronunciation: YOO-gal
Origin: Tagalog, ceremonial cord placed over the couple during a Filipino Catholic wedding
A ceremonial cord (or veil) placed over the couple during the Catholic wedding to symbolize their union.
Yugal is the ceremonial cord placed over the shoulders of the couple during the Catholic wedding rite. It symbolizes their union under one yoke.
The yugal is often paired with a veil pinned to the bride's shoulder and the groom's, both held in place by the secondary sponsors. Together they represent unity, fidelity, and the couple's shared path.
The Mexican Catholic equivalent is the lazo. Filipino practice uses yugal; do not substitute lazo when describing a Filipino Catholic ceremony.