The Marianas Visitors Authority is in need of more cultural demonstrators for 2nd Annual International Festival of Cultures beginning on Aug. 20, 2016.<\/p>\n
The festival will be held Aug. 20 and 27 and Sept. 3, 10, 17, and 24 at Paseo de Marianas in Garapan and will celebrate the cultural diversity of the Northern Mariana Islands, with special emphasis on the indigenous cultures of Micronesia.<\/p>\n
Due to many participants having extended work hours this season, the MVA is seeking more representatives of different cultures to share their skills and talents at the event.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhether their demonstration is big\u2014like a dance group, or small\u2014like traditional artwork, we\u2019d like every interested individual to join us at our next meeting to see how we can fit them into the schedule,\u201d said MVA Community Projects manager Martin Duenas. \u201cWe really need more participants to make this year\u2019s festival a success.\u201d<\/p>\n
Interested individuals are invited to join the next planning meeting today, July 22, at 3pm at the MVA office on Beach Rd., San Jose. Individuals unable to attend the meeting are urged to contact MVA Community Projects Specialist Ryan Calvo at 670.664.3200\/1 or rcalvo@mymarianas.com.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis year we want to make the festival more interactive by having more demonstrations in the booths. This is to make the event more enjoyable and memorable for visitors and residents, alike,\u201d said Calvo. \u201cAlso, some of these performances may be chosen for the main stage. We encourage every individual who would like to share their traditional skills or knowledge to contact me as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
The festival will include cultural demonstrations, arts and crafts, and food sales from 5pm to 10pm. Admission is free.<\/p>\n
Students perform at the inaugural International Festival of Cultures in Saipan in September 2014. Individuals and groups interested in demonstrating or performing at this year\u2019s festival beginning Aug. 20, 2016, are invited to contact Ryan Calvo at the Marianas Visitors Authority at 664-3200. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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