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Hyatt to host sumo wrestling event
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Posted on Feb 10 2020
Hyatt Regency Saipan will be hosting a sumo wrestling event on Saturday, Feb. 15, as part of its celebration for its upcoming 40th anniversary in the CNMI. The event will be exclusive to select Saipan students.
On Feb. 15, at 12pm, Hyatt Regency Saipan will turn its beach side into a dohyu, the ring where sumo wrestling bouts are held, similar to what Hyatt did back in 2015, during a sumo wrestler’s visit. This time, this year’s visiting sumo wrestlers and the ancient art of sumo wrestling will be introduced to select CNMI Public School System students.
Sponsored and guided by Hitoshi Nakauchi, president of Saipan Portopia Hotel Corp. and owner of Hyatt Regency Saipan, he said he wants to share with 200 Public School System students and a parent the sport of sumo wrestling, Japan’s traditional sport.
“It is difficult to organize and sponsor any private sumo wrestler appearances, and have them travel outside of Japan,” said Hyatt Regency Saipan general manager Nick Nishikawa, “and we are very lucky and honored to have the hotel owner bring this event to Saipan.”
Alongside the fun event of meeting the visiting sumo wrestlers, Hyatt Regency Saipan will be serving Chanko nabe, the staple food of sumo wrestlers for lunch. It is a hot pot dish that comes in many varieties and contains vegetables, seafood and meat.
There are only 200 spaces available. These have been provided to the CNMI Public School System who will distribute to selected students. (PR)
