Upi gears up for Meguyaya Festival

The local government of Upi in Province of Maguindanao is now busy preparing for the celebration of the 15th Meguyaya Festival set from December 14- 22, 2017.

Meguyaya is a Teduray term for thanksgiving and merrymaking. The event is the most anticipated and colorful celebration in Upi, one of Maguindanao's progressive towns.

During Meguyaya Festival, the Tedurays, Christians, and Muslim people of Upi come together, celebrate and showcase their cultures.

The street dancing competition which is participated by contingents coming from different towns of Maguindanao and neighboring places is the main highlight of Meguyaya Festival. 

Other activities of Meguyaya Festival this year includes cultural nights, the Mutya ng Meguyaya pageant, trade fair and Maisan Na, an activity in which a long stretch of grillers are placed by the roadside where everyone enjoys roasting corns, a symbol of togetherness and feasting.

Meguyaya Festival 2017 Schedule of Activities

December 14
Kanduli
6 AM, SB Ground and Gymnasium

December 15
Teneman Kefengadaf (Interfaith)
6 AM, Municipal Plaza

Parada and Launching Program
1:30 PM, Main Road & NCES

Tatribong Pasasalamat
4 PM, Municipal Gym

December 16
Binteng-Binteng sa Upi (Hataw/ Zumba)
5 AM, NCES

December 17
Laro ng Lahi
7:30 AM, NCES Grounds

Ketegeron sa Upi (Upi Got Talent)
PM, Municipal Gym

December 18
Gabi ng Kultura ( Settlers' Cultural Night)
7:30 PM, Upi Municipal Gym

December 19
Meguyaya Tree Revisiting
6 AM, along the National Highway

Magabi A Pakalagyan (Moro Cultural Night)
7:30 PM, Upi Municipal Gym

December 20
Futli Meguyaya (Mutya ng Meguyaya)
7:30 PM, Upi Municipal Gym

December 21
Maisan Na!
1:30 PM, Maharlika Plaza

Kelungonoy Keadatan Ne (Teduray Cultural Night)
7:30 PM, Upi Municipal Gym

December 22
Kefesayaw Lowo Agewon (Street Dance Parade)
7 AM, Main Roads and NCES Grounds)