(Press Release) — The Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor, in collaboration with community partners, proudly announces the opening of the 2025 Christmas Village at the Governor Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center, featuring the highly anticipated 5th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar & Cultural Expo. The festivities kick off this Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, and continue on Dec. 12, 13, and 19, bringing the community together for a joyful season of art, culture, food, and family-centered entertainment.
The Holiday Art Bazaar & Expo will take place on Dec. 5, 12, and 19 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. inside the multi-purpose center. This year’s bazaar showcases the extraordinary work of over 25 local artists, cultural practitioners, and culinary creators — offering handmade island crafts, jewelry, décor, traditional arts demonstrations, seedlings, accessories, holiday gifts, and locally made treats.
Vendors include:
Papercrafts with Jill, AOFIA’s Cultural Designs, Madge’s Collection, Chiku Chiku, Alyssa’s Yarns, Ann’s Creation, Seasoned with Håfa Adai, Islemehndi670, Talaya Club, Traditional Canoe & House Building Arts, Designer Wreaths & Co., Tahine’s Creations, Ya Chagi Fan Inc.
(The Slingers), Healing Arts & Artist, Arts Craft/Frames, Highlands Creations, Ladydi’s Creation, AOFIA’s Cultural Necklaces, Nai’s Creation, Isla Krafty Corner, Farm Girl, Hide & Knot, Victoria Sewell Studio, Sweet Glam Island Chic, Koa Wood Krafts, Rowena Ogo, the NMI Pageant Group, and Tyler’s Gelatte Stone.
The Christmas Village will feature:
• Agency Display Booths (outdoors)
• Food Court from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (parking lot)
• Live Entertainment from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. (parking lot)
• Holiday Art Bazaar & Expo from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. (indoors)
Important Christmas Village dates
Dec. 5, 2025 | 5:30 p.m. – Opening Night & Lighting Ceremony
Dec. 6, 2025 – School Christmas Tree Decoration Competition (8 a.m.–4 p.m.) (no entertainment, bazaar or food vendors)
Dec. 6, 2025 | 4:30 p.m. – Christmas Tree Decoration Judging (No entertainment, Bazaar or food vendors)
Dec. 12, 2025 | 6 p.m. – Christmas Tree Decoration Awarding
Dec. 13, 2025 | 5 p.m. – Entertainment and food vendors (No Bazaar)
Dec. 19, 2025 | 6 p.m. – Toys-for-Tots Toy Distribution by the Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs
This year’s Christmas Village and Holiday Art Bazaar are presented in collaboration with the Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor, the Office of Grants Management & State Clearinghouse, the Commonwealth Council for Arts & Culture, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Public Safety, alongside many dedicated government and community partners.
The 5th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar & Expo continues to strengthen creative entrepreneurship, celebrate cultural heritage, and provide meaningful opportunities for the public to support local artisans. Families, visitors, and community members are encouraged to join in the festivities, shop local, and experience the warmth and creativity of the CNMI holiday season.
