Melso Miko, PVA community/support services manager, said hundreds of people from all walks of life trooped to the Bethlehem Park and enjoyed the event unmindful of the heavy downpour.
Visitors and spectators bought native products and foods displayed by the vendors while they were amused listening to live Palauan rhythm performed by the local band.
The PVA put up some tents, chairs and tables for the visitors and vendors.
Miko said the aim of the PNM was to promote cultural heritage (arts, craft and food) and made in Palau products. The event also provides additional activities for tourists as well as to promote social integration between community and visitors and to provide opportunity for small locally owned businesses to generate some income.
This is the second time the PVA launched PNM. The first time was in June.
Like the previous event, Miko said the PNM was more successful because there are many visitors who are now in the Island for the Micronesian Games
He said that this was the best opportunity to promote cultural heritage as well as local products.
Meanwhile the open market will remain until August 10.
