(MVA) — To provide visitors and residents a cultural experience highlighting indigenous Chamorro and Carolinian culture, the Marianas Visitors Authority, the Carolinian Affairs Office and the Indigenous Affairs Office will launch Hafa Adai-Tirow Tuesdays and Thursdays in August in Saipan’s main tourist district.
The event will be held from 5 to 9 p.m. at the CAO grounds in Garapan, Saipan, and will feature Chamorro and Carolinian live entertainment, arts and crafts by Chamorro and Carolinian artists, and food sales that will include indigenous dishes. Hafa Adai-Tirow Tuesdays and Thursdays will kick off with a soft opening on Tuesday (Aug. 2) and Thursday (Aug. 4), with an official grand opening on Aug. 9.
“We are eager and grateful to partner with the Carolinian Affairs Office and the Indigenous Affairs Office on this event, which we’re sure our visitors will love once the word spreads,” said MVA Managing Director Priscilla M. Iakopo. “Our visitors are looking for authentic cultural experiences and nighttime activities, and this event aligns perfectly with MVA’s Strategic Plan 2020-2030 to promote indigenous culture. We are also sharing details with local tour agents so they can bring their guests by.”
MVA is providing funding for nightly entertainment and support with publicity, while CAO is providing manpower and logistical coordination.
“We are truly excited to collaborate with MVA on this event. We invite everyone to come out and join us,” said Executive Assistant for Carolinian Affairs John Tagabuel.
The event will also feature the CAO’s Project Liffang, where small business entrepreneurs such as local artists and craftspeople sell their local products.
For more information, please contact Carolinian Affairs Office Project Coordinator Agatha Ketebengang at outreach.cao@gmail.com or (670) 234-6384.
