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August 2018
Business Development Workshop for Artists
Free
Unusual Opportunity for CNMI Artists and Aspiring Artists The Commonwealth Council of Arts and Culture will be hosting an unusual opportunity for artists on our islands, the “Business Development Workshop for Artists”. It is a 30-hour professional workshop that will begin August 16th with 10 sessions spanning a period of three months. Selected participants will meet most weeks on Thursday evenings from 545pm to 9pm and light refreshments will be available. These meetings will take place at Bridge Capital’s Conference…
Find out more »September 2018
MTEC Golf Tournament (September 1) (Saipan)
For more information, please contact MVA at 664-3200.
Find out more »2018 International Coastal Cleanup
The Division of Coastal Resources Management would like to invite you to join this year’s International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) on Saturday, September 15, 2018! Every year, the CNMI joins the word wide effort to fight ocean pollution by collecting and documenting the trash littering our coastlines and waterways. Since 2016, the CNMI has removed 7,254 pounds of trash, covered 138 miles, and documented 51,519 items of trash into Ocean Conservancy’s global ocean trash database. Participating organizations will receive a commemorative…
Find out more »4th Annual International Festival of Cultures (September 21, 22, & 23) (Saipan)
This festival honors the cultures of all who call The Marianas their home. The IFC showcases our cultural diversity and features representatives of the indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian cultures, Micronesian, Melanesian and Polynesian cultures alongside Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, and Bangladeshi representatives who present their cultural arts, crafts, food, and performances to visitors and residents. For more information, please contact the MVA at +1-670-664-3200 or email info@mymarianas.com.
Find out more »October 2018
Marianas Beer & BBQ Festival (October 6) (Saipan)
The newest addition to the list of signature events in The Marianas, the Marianas Beer &BBQ Festival highlights two of the most popular necessities for a fun island style vacation – barbecue and beer! This one-night event is themed after famous beer and food festivals found throughout the world with festivalgoers savoring beer, wine and BBQ samples in commemorative gear perfect for souvenirs. Festival Mascot, “Sir Besa” patrols the festival grounds as the community enjoys fresh made barbecue and craft…
Find out more »4th Annual Marianas Ukulele Festival
Free
The 4th Annual Marianas Ukelele Festival features continuous live, entertainment, ukulele demonstrations, arts and crafts booths, food booths, and a raffle. As always, the Ukulele Festival is free and open to the public. This year’s program will be focusing on local CNMI artists of all ages and skill levels, from professional entertainers to novice players. The Sunset Cruisers, Gus Kaipat and the Olomwa’ay Sons and Daughters, Alana’ia, Da Kine, and Saipan Community School have been confirmed so far. We are…
Find out more »IRONMAN 70.3 Saipan (October 27) (Saipan)
Race at the only IRONMAN 70.3 event in The Marianas and Micronesia. This internationally recognized event features a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run, totaling the “70.3” distance in miles covered by the race. IRONMAN 70.3 aficionados may qualify for the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship by participating in IRONMAN 70.3 Saipan. For more information contact the MVA at: +1-670-664-3200 Email: ediaz@mymarianas.com Visit: http://www.ironman.com/triathlon/events/asiapac/ironman-70.3/saipan.aspx#axzz5OC9mxcsg
Find out more »December 2018
Hell of the Marianas Century Cycle (December 1) (Saipan)
Its name says it all. This 100km bike race takes you to hell and back on the toughest bike course in Micronesia. Begun in 2007, the Hell is considered the ultimate race with professional athletes arriving from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, China, Australia and elsewhere to participate. For more information contact the MVA at +1-670-664-3200 or visit www.hellofthemarianascnmi.com.
Find out more »17th Annual Christmas in the Marianas (December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29)
It is about that time for the most exciting, long-awaited holiday season of the year. The 17th Annual Christmas in The Marianas takes place every Saturday at the Paseo De Marianas (PDM) in Garapan. The event features decorated Christmas trees, a Christmas parade, and a costume/caroling contest. Various schools from around The Marianas volunteer to show their holiday spirits by decorating the PDM with magnificent Christmas decors. The Christmas parade features floats with beautiful bright lights and attracts not only…
Find out more »17th Annual Christmas in the Marianas (December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29)
It is about that time for the most exciting, long-awaited holiday season of the year. The 17th Annual Christmas in The Marianas takes place every Saturday at the Paseo De Marianas (PDM) in Garapan. The event features decorated Christmas trees, a Christmas parade, and a costume/caroling contest. Various schools from around The Marianas volunteer to show their holiday spirits by decorating the PDM with magnificent Christmas decors. The Christmas parade features floats with beautiful bright lights and attracts not only…
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