THE BEAUTY OF

Meguyaya Festival

PUBLISHED April 22, 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY BY MARIANO SAYNO

Amidst the diversity among the tribes in Southern Philippines, the T’durays and the Moslems lived harmoniously in the town of Nangi, Upi, Maguindanao for many years. When Christians emigrated to the town years later, they were able to forge peace and enjoy the abundant resources of the locality.

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