International Festival of Cultures Parade
Photos by JAYSON CAMACHO
- The CNMI’s indigenous people proudly start the march for the Parade of Cultures.
- Representatives of the local Chamorro and Carolinian cultures march to the Paseo in indigenous attire.
- The Palau cultural dance group Belau CAB dancers proudly shows off their culture.
- Representatives of the Marshall Islands proudly march in their traditional wear.
- Saipan Awaodori members dance for tourist and passersby as they march to the Paseo de Marianas.
- Drummers and advance dancers of the Saipan Awaodori team.
- Members of the Japanese Association of the CNMI chant and march during Saturday’s parade.
- Bangladesh community members proudly show off their flag and culture.
- Philippine community members present their flag and traditional wear.
- Members of the Philippine contingent smile for the Saipan Tribune.
- Tahiti, Marquesas, and Cook Islands show their traditional wear as they march to the Paseo de Marianas.
- A young boy from the Tahiti, Marquesas and Cook Islands contingent waves to the crowd.
- Women representing the Tahiti culture look like they are having fun.
- Tahitian men wearing traditional clothing carry fruits and coconuts.
- The “Pearl of the Pacific” show off their colorful banner representing Samoa, Fiji, and Tonga.
- American Samoa, Fiji, and Tongan representatives march to the Paseo de Marianas.