LIFFANG means gift.
True to its name, Project Liffang presented local gifts to the community during its launch at the Carolinian Village in Garapan on Saturday. The event was spearheaded by the United Carolinian Association in collaboration with the Carolinian Affairs Office.
Thirteen vendors showcased various local products ranging from arts and crafts to local delicacies.
“We anointed this event as ‘liffang,’ a Refaluwasch word for gift,” said Frank Rabauliman who co-chairs the festival.
He said their goal is to encourage entrepreneurship among local residents.
Economic Development Director Mark Rabauliman, who is also the treasurer of United Carolinian Association, said aside from promoting entrepreneurship, the weeklong event serves as a venue for local artists, craftsmen, cooks, local vendors and their local products.
“We want them to present their products to the public so when people are looking for local products they know where to go,” Mark Rabauliman added.
He said the event also allowed people who suffered from Super Typhoon Yutu and the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic to “collaborate and share.”
Benita Seman and Ina Limes with Commerce Economic Development Director Mark Rabauliman, right, during the launching of Project Liffang at the Carolinian Village in Garapan on Saturday.
Norman Rasiang and Aofia Tuiolosega sells local crafts to Acting Commerce Secretary Edward “Tofila” Deleon Guerrero and wife Lina.
Billy Boy Olaitiman weaves traditional hats.
Former Yap Lt. Gov. James Yangetmai and wife Rep. Denita Yangetmai transform coconut husks into traditional ornaments.
Domie Taisakan chooses the best flowers for her mwars.
CNMI Women’s Association president Felicidad Ogumoro with Doly Fitial, Rellani Ogumoro, Dorina Iginoef and Dorsha Santos.
Reps. Leepan Guerrero and Angel Demapan with former Rep. Fred Deleon Guerrero and event co-chairman Frank Rabauliman.
Del Lieto presents her lemmai — bread fruit in coconut milk.
