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NMI gets exposure in Nagoya
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Posted on Nov 01 2006
The Marianas Visitors Authority took part in a large-scale consumer event this past weekend in Nagoya. The same event is scheduled to take place on Nov. 18 and 19 at the Oasis 21,Sakae, and Nov. 20 and 21 at the Kanayama Station to expose the Marianas to the Chubu region.
Besides performing local dances and demonstrating local arts and crafts, a Marianas quiz with Saipan-da was also conducted. The winner received two roundtrip tickets compliments of Northwest Airlines, along with accommodations provided by Fiesta Resort and Spa and Saipan Grand Hotel.
Saipan package brochures from R&C Tours, Nippon Travel Agency (NTA), HIS and Kinki Nippon Tourist (KNT) were distributed during the event in an effort to get visitors to book their trip to the CNMI.
In addition, the following activities took place to promote the CNMI during the event:
* Saipan-da photo opportunities;
* A local dance performance;
* A cultural craft display that consisted of coconut weaving; and
* An additional cultural craft demonstration that showcased bead making.
More than 15,000 people attended the event over the weekend. This event was open to the public. [B][I](MVA)[/I][/B]
