MISAMIS ORIENTAL (PIA)—The Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental officially kicked off its 9th annual Kuyamis Festival during its 92nd founding anniversary commemoration at the Provincial Capitol Park, January 10.
“Kuyamis Festival is a source of pride and inspiration for Misamisons, for this festival has established a cultural identity of Misamis Oriental, this festival has become one of the great reasons for people to explore MisOr,” said Provincial Tourism Chief and 9th Kuyamis Festival Chair Jeffrey Saclot.
Thanking outgoing governor Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” Emano for establishing the festival during his term, the provincial tourism chief shared how they’ve observed a significant boost to the province’s tourism credibility in the national scene which he attributes to the success of the festival.
Opening Rites. The Provincial Local Government Unit of Misamis Oriental officially kicked off its 9th annual Kuyamis Festival during its 92nd founding anniversary commemoration at the Provincial Capitol Park, January 10. (VPSB/PIA-10)
In observance of minimum health safety protocols in the mitigation of the spread of the coronavirus (COVID)-19 contagion, this year’s festival which will run from January 10 to 14, will be a mix of virtual and limited face to face activities such as the Miss Kuyamis sideshows and booth competition of participating municipalities, which were judged last week.
Showcased at each participating local government unit's (LGU) home turfs, the Kuyamis-inspired booths boast structural design and highlight the participants' distinguishing economic identity featuring their products made available for consumers, locals, and tourists.
Additional events include the culture and art exhibit featuring the creations of stylists Odelon Simpao, Jiejie Aisa, and Bea Bianca, and National costumes and photographs of notable artists from Misamis Oriental at the activity center of Centrio Ayala Mall.
Misamison Identity. The Kuyamis-inspired booths boast structural design and highlight the participants' distinguishing economic identity featuring their products made available for consumers, locals, and tourists alike. (MisorPIO photo)
Further, the Misamis Oriental Esports Organization has launched its first-ever Kuyamis Festival e-sports competition which will be participated in by 25 teams for the Call of Duty: Mobile tournament.
“For nine years the Kuyamis has become a major festival in the country, a lot of people are looking forward to the celebration of the Kuyamis festival every year,” Saclot said.(VPSB/PIA-10/Misamis Oriental)
