The festival features visual, performing and culinary art of numerous cultures, including indigenous Chamorro and Carolinians of the Northern Marianas and cultures of Micronesia, the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.
“For nearly 30 years, the Flame Tree Arts Festival has attracted artists and art enthusiasts from the islands and beyond,” said Marianas Visitors Authority Managing Director Perry Tenorio. “We look forward to another lively island celebration this year.”
The theme of this year’s festival is “Uniting Rainbows of Culture and Tradition.” The festival will feature 20 food booths and 60 booths for artists and non-profit organizations.
Festivities will be held the evening of April 23-24 and all day on April 25-26. Admission is free.
For more information about the Flame Tree Arts Festival, contact the Commonwealth Council for Arts and Culture at 6322-9982/83 or e-mail [email protected].
The Northern Mariana Islands are a chain of low coral and volcanic islands in the West Pacific, offering a friendly, fun and fantastic vacation in paradise.
They are an excellent destination for families, adventure and sports-minded travelers, as well as business people looking for a tropical stopover when traveling between Asia and North America, and adventurous travelers looking for new travel discoveries.
The Marianas, three hours travel from most cities in Japan, are served from Japan by Northwest Airlines.
From Korea, Asiana Airlines provides daily direct flights from Seoul and four times a week from Busan.
For more information, visit www.mymarianas.com.
Covenant Day debate set for Monday
THE NMI Council for the Humanities invites the general public to attend the Seventh Annual Covenant Day Debate to be held on Monday, March 23, 3 p.m. in the Supreme Court chamber, at the Guma Hustisia, in Susupe.
Admission is free of charge.
This year’s competition will be in a town hall format featuring two finalists each competing in a junior division and a senior division.
They will debate the resolve, “U.S. Public Law 110-229 violates the CNMI’s right of self-government under Section 103 of the Covenant.”
Judges for the event include former Judge Edward Manibusan and attorneys Vincent J. Seman and Judy DLG. Torres.
Veteran debater Patricia B. Coleman will serve as the moderator.
The NMI Council for the Humanities sponsors this event each year in conjunction with the National Forensic League and the Middle School Forensic League.
Additional information about the Covenant Day Debate and other humanities programs may be obtained from the council’s Web site at www.nmihumanities.org or call 235-4785.
Saipan welcomes USS Hampton
(MVA) — The U.S.S. Hampton (SSN-767) arrived in Saipan on Tuesday for its first call on this favored R&R port.
The U.S. Navy submarine was welcomed upon its arrival by a contingent including Inatuas Cultural Dancers and the Marianas Visitors Authority.
The U.S.S. Hampton is scheduled to be in Saipan until March 23. The vessel can accommodate up to 12 officers and 98 crew.
KagES 3rd quarter mid-progress report
(KagES) — The third quarter mid-progress report cards of Kagman Elementary School will be distributed today, Friday, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to meet with their children’s homeroom teachers in order to be informed about the students’ progress.
SHRM membership meeting
(SHRM) — The Society for Human Resource Management will have Francis Santos, consulting associate administrator for StayWell Insurance, at its March membership meeting to present important information on the newly enacted requirements under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act.
This law provides workers, who have lost or changed employment, the right to continue the group health benefits provided by their former employer’s group health plan for themselves and their family for a limited period of time and under certain circumstances.
The meeting will be held at Charley’s Cabaret, Pacific Islands Club, on Thursday, March 26.
Doors open at 11:15 a.m. for registration. Cost for Members is $20 and $30 for non-SHRM members.
Correction
D&W Enterprises deals with the wholesaling of diesel supply and not LPG as incorrectly stated by a press release published yesterday.
GCA students bag medals at regional forensic competition
(GCA) — Grace Christian Academy bagged 12 major awards, including five gold medals, at the regional Primary Grade Forensic Competition held at the Marianas High School on March 7.
GCA administration, faculty and staff, and especially the parents congratulate all the winners for a job well done. Below is a complete list of all the winners.
MEDAL ROUNDS
K-2 Division
Impromptu Speaking
Matt Jason Moran- 1st Place
Martin Angelo Pangilinan- 2nd Place
Arvin Dayao- 3rd Place
Bryant Bryce Cayabyab- 4th Place
Readers Forum
Claudilyn Lacbayo- 1st Place
Arvin Dayao- 5th Place
3-5 Division
Dramatic Interpretation
Yujin Lee- 1st Place
Humorous Interpretation
Cameron Boyer- 1st Place
Impromptu Speaking
Peter Luis Camacho- 2nd Place
Dianne Doris Arnold- 3rd Place
Readers Forum
Cameron Boyer- 1st Place
Yujin Lee- 3rd Place
Finalists-Those who made it to the Final/Medal Rounds (In no particular order)
K-2 Division
Impromptu Speaking
Bryant Bryce Cayabyab
Tae Yong Kim
Matt Jason Moran
Martin Angelo Pangilinan
Arvin Dayao
Seung Jae Kim
Readers Forum
Claudilyn Lacbayo
Arvin Dayao
Choral Speaking
Karena Lei Torres
Jasmine Phan
Andrei Ferrer
Marcelo Masilungan Jr.
3-5 Division
Dramatic Interpretation
Yujin Lee
Humorous Interpretation
Cameron Boyer
Impromptu Speaking
Dianne Doris Arnold
Peter Luis Camacho
Angela Felici Cruz
Readers Forum
Cameron Boyer
Yasmin Angela Marcelo
Yujin Lee
Readers Forum Semi-finalists
K-2 Division
SheriJean Dela Cruz
Claudilyn Lacbayo
Karena Lei Torres
Matt Jason Moran
Arvin Dayao
3-5 Division
Cameron Boyer
Rita Laxamana
Maia Pangelinan
Alyssa Jean Pantaleon
Peter Luis Camacho
Yasmin Angela Marcelo
Yujin Lee
Readers Forum Semi-finals Winners
K-2 Division
Claudilyn Lacbayo-1st Place
Arvin Dayao-3rd Place
SheriJean Dela Cruz-5th Place
3-5 Division
Cameron Boyer- 2nd Place
Yujin Lee- 2nd Place
Yasmin Angela Marcelo-3rd Place
Peter Luis Camacho- 4th Place
Flight (First Round) results
K-2 Division
Impromptu Speaking
Martin Angelo Pangilinan – 1st Place
Bryant Bryce Cayabyab- 1st Place
Tae Yong Kim- 2nd Place
Matt Jason Moran- 2nd Place
Seung Jae Kim- 2nd Place
Arvin Dayao- 3rd Place
Caryl Batenga- 3rd Place
Riley Anne Buenaventura- 4th Place
Hannah Palacios- 5th Place
Haram Na- 5th Place
Readers Forum
Claudilyn Lacbayo- 1st Place
Arvin Dayao- 1st Place
SheriJean Dela Cruz- 1st Place
Matt Jason Moran- 1st Place
Karena Lei Torres- 2nd Place
Caryl Batenga- 3rd Place
Jim Michael Ham- 4th Place
Elijah Joshua Pajarillaga- 4th Place
Choral Speaking A- 5th Place
Karena Lei Torres
Jasmine Phan
Andrei Ferrer
Marcelo Masilungan Jr.
3-5 Division
Dramatic Interpretation
Yujin Lee- 3rd Place
Jenifer Yokoyama- 4th Place
Humorous Interpretation
Cameron Boyer- 1st Place
Mulan Ta- 5th Place
Impromptu Speaking
Dianne Doris Arnold- 1st Place
Peter Luis Camacho- 2nd Place
Angela Felici Cruz- 3rd Place
Mark Daniel Versoza- 4th Place
Camille Masilungan- 5th Place
Joy Kimiko Tenorio- 5th Place
Readers Forum
Cameron Boyer- 1st Place
Peter Luis Camacho- 1st Place
Yasmin Angela Marcelo- 1st Place
Yujin Lee- 2nd Place
Rita Laxamana- 2nd Place
Alyssa Jean Pantaleon- 2nd Place
Maia Pangelinan- 2nd Place
Joy Kimiko Tenorio- 3rd Place
Aileen Camille Dimaano- 4th Place
Francis Joseph Dalusung- 4th Place
Vyela Cervera- 5th Place
Glenn Nelson Vidal- 5th Place
Teachers/Coaches
Miss Melissa Harper- K5
Mrs. Leah Garfil-1st Grade
Mrs. Kate Ganapin- 2nd Grade
Miss Kelly Dawe- 3rd Grade
2008-2009 GCA PGFC Volunteer Judges
Mr. Mark Birmingham
Mrs. Mirasol Dayao
Miss Alicia Gray
Miss Marites Gortayo
Mr. Renato Macatangay
Mrs. Mary Ann Sacramento
Mrs. Rose Shirata
Miss Laura Vagle
Miss Rachel Wolstenholm
GCA PGFC Trainor/Coordinator: Mrs. Esther Manzano
