Local dignitaries and their families join Marianas Visitors Authority officials in a ribbon-cutting ceremony to signify the start of the 24th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden that will be held every Saturday in June at the Garapan Fishing Base. (FERDIE DE LA TORRE)
The Marianas Visitors Authority brings back the use of tokens during the 24th annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden at the Garapan Fishing Base. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
Hundreds line up at the entrance of the 24th annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden to get their tokens. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
The 24th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden was a resounding success, with hundreds of CNMI locals as well as tourists coming out to Garapan Fishing base to partake in the festivities. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
Hundreds of CNMI locals as well as tourists visit the Garapan Fishing base to take part in the 24th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
Local artists showcase their masterpieces during the 24th Annual Taste of the Marianas International Food Festival and Beer Garden at the Garapan Fishing Base. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
Members of the Tinian municipality participate in the opening night of the 24th Annual Taste of the Marianas last Saturday by showcasing some of their delicacies like their grass-fed beef and their famous Tinian Hot peppers. While they sold jars of their Tinian Hot peppers, the Tinian community members gave free samples of their slow roasted, fresh Tinian beef. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
Team Oh My Grill, the winners of the 24th Annual Taste of the Marianas cooking competition, put their own spin on the classic Chamorro dish Kadun Pika last Saturday at the Garapan Fishing Base. (KIMBERLY B. ESMORES)
