2019 International Festival of Cultures

PHOTOS By MARC A. VENUS

By Contributing Author

Posted on Oct 02 2019

: A pair of spectators observe the Japanese booth’s Kendama toys during the International Festival of Cultures last Sept. 21.

: Members of the Saipan Awaodori team performs traditional Japanese dances during the International Festival of Cultures last Sept. 21.

: This child is performing traditional Eastern Yoyo dancing as part of the Chinese Association of Saipan’s presentation to the International Festival of Cultures last Sept. 21.

: Spectators got the chance to observe the Chinese tradition of stick dancing during the International Festival of Cultures last Saturday.

: The Indigenous Affairs Office also provided local foods such as titiyas and charakilis to spectators during the International Festival of Cultures last Sept. 21.

: Members of The Marianas booth showcase Chamorro carvings during last Sept. 21’s International Festival of Cultures.

: The Lady Diann Torres Foundation also participated in the International Festival of Cultures as they provided local books to spectators last Sept. 21.

: Spectators were amazed by the performance of the Saipan Awaodori team, as numbers of spectators began to rise shortly after the International Festival of Cultures’ start last Sept. 21.

: Among the local talent the Sunrise Cruisers sang a handful of Chamorro and Carolinian music for spectators of the International Festival of Cultures last Sept. 21.

Contributing Author

Chief Aghurubw Day

Island Snapshots – October 2019

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