THE public is cordially invited to attend the “Holiday Art Bazaar” on Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Kagman Community Center. This is an event for the residents of Saipan and the Precinct 5 community to promote local art, artists and small businesses and to provide a venue for people to buy locally made gifts in time for the holidays.
The diversity of locally made products that will be available on this day will be seen in the variety of vendors who have signed up so far.
Artists and small business owners you can expect to see at the KCC on this day are :
Candle J, Handmade scented candles, sprays, waxmelts and coconut oils; Kim Mendiola’s Localized Holiday gift wrap as seen on Instagram; Bonito Basula, handmade jewelry made from the beaches of Saipan; ChikuChiku, Hair accessories and gift baskets; Nai’s Creations, handmade beaded jewelry, crafts and plants; Kips Art, sculptures and art; Treasures from the Sea, local shell jewelry and nature’s gift art; Saipan Snaps, handcrafted greeting cards and Saipan Snaps cookies; Seasoned with Hafa Adai, Wood craft, macrame jewelry resin art; UchanEsti, Crochet goodies-hats, bags, tops, and Marianas Creations, who support many of these and other local artists by selling their work in their establishment year round. They will bring some of their current inventory of existing art for sale!
There will also be a variety of food vendors selling lunch and some of your favorite treats: Pika Tinian, hot pepper paste and other items; Maipe Pachotmu, denanche; 2 Seastars Co., Chamorro Food pastries and gift baskets; Tylers Gelatte Stone, ice cream! There will also be hot lunches available for sale by the KHS Class of 2025.
This event is sponsored by the offices of your Precinct 5 representatives and has been approved by the Covid Task Force. We will be following the governor’s executive order requiring all participants to sign in and provide evidence of vaccination (vaccination card or immunization record) or a recent (within the last 72 hours) negative covid test prior to entering the KCC auditorium venue. The Covid safety guidelines of the 3-W’s will be enforced. Wash your hands, Wear a Mask, Watch your distance. There will be additional safety measures with an industrial sized dual air scrubber in use at the venue. We hope to see you there!
