DescriptionMeguyaya Festival of UPI Maguindanao.jpg
English: The term is a Teduray word meaning ‘Merrymaking and Thanksgiving” This is a universal expression of thanksgiving for the triumphs, abundance, prosperity or any form of blessing received. The word in a multi-cultural society wherein different expressions or way of thanksgiving and merrymaking practices are recognized and honored. Amidst Upi’s triumphs, abundance and prosperity is the conceptualization of Meguyaya Festival, Upians’ way of expressing gratitude for all the bounties. Photo taken during Aliwan Fiesta 2019, Meguyaya Festival contingents in their costume from Upi, Maguindanao, by Sabaken National High School.
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Meguyaya, a Teduray term for thanksgiving for the bountiful harvest, is an annual festival celebrated every December. The festivities incorporate street dancing competition depicting tri-people culture, Teduray and Muslim and Christian Culture.