Marianas Visitors Authority representative Vida Borja from Tinian told the Variety that compared to the past years, more people showed up for the festival on Saturday and Sunday.
“We have more tourists this weekend, and more community involvement which is really our main target,” Borja said.
JC Café restaurant manager Lot G. Bunao said business was good for the establishments that put up booths for the two-day event.
“The first day was good but I was a little worried that there will be fewer people on the second day. I was wrong because more people turned up on Sunday, especially at night,” Bunao said.
Businesswoman Susan Cruz said the austerity measures did not hinder residents and guests from enjoying all the contests and activities.
Children and adults had a great time at the different games and contests at the festival which was hosted by LJ Castro.
A cooking show highlighted Saturday’s events as participants prepared different dishes using Donni Sali, Tinian’s world famous hot pepper.
Even the slight drizzle on Saturday night did not deter the people who kept on dancing to the live beat of the band and musicians from Guam.
List of winners
Booth Competition
First place – JM Snack Mobil, $150
Second place – Natibu Club, $100
Third place – M&P Hot Lunch, $75
Donnie eating contest (female)
First place – Sylvia Biz, $100
Second place- Tina Atalig, $75
Third place – Bertha Villagomez, $50
Donnie eating contest (male)
First place – Danny Lambert, $100
Second place – Jay San Nicolas, $75
Third place – Napu Aldan, $50
Umang Race (first set)
First place – C.J. Hofschneider, $30
Second place – Kimo Adriano, $20
Third place – Jana Aldan, $10
Umang Race (second set)
First place – Peter Ray Manglona, $30
Second place – Vincent Manibusan, $20
Third place – Melrose Atalig, $10
Canoe race
First place – Team DCCA, $200
Second place – JC Cafe, $150
Third place – Tinian Volleyball, $100
Estofao Pika Contest
First place – Vincent Reyes and William Aguon, $100
Second place – Tina Atalig, $75
Third place – Eugenio Enriquez, $50
Beach Volleyball
First place – Team Pika, $150
Second place – Young Warriors, $100
Third place – Team Donni, $75
