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Sugar King wins at Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam
Marianas Visitors Authority’s Marketing Specialist Justin Poon, left, gives temperature checks and wristbands to festivalgoers at the Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam on July 31, 2021, in Saipan. (MVA)
Sugar King bested six others to win top place and $1,000 during the Battle of the bands at Saturday’s Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam.
A total of $6,500 was given away to individuals who had received their COVID-19 vaccination and registered for the free raffle at the event.
The event, organized by the Marianas Visitors Authority, was held at Guma Sakman in Susupe, Saipan, and celebrated the reinstatement of international flights to the Marianas.
“The turnout at Saturday’s event was a true testament from our community. They have missed our fun-filled events,” said MVA managing director Priscilla M. Iakopo. “Temperature checks were conducted for everyone upon entry, and the response to the entertainment, food and drinks, and especially the cash raffle was very enthusiastic A huge thank you to Turnkey Solutions for donating $1,500.”
Rounding out the Battle of the Bands winners were High Tide winning $750 for second place and Hui Uke winning $500 for third place. Other bands each received $150 as consolation prize.
Sugar King wins first place in the Battle of the Bands at the Marianas Visitors Authority’s Hafa Adai & Tirow Summer Jam on July 31, 2021. (MVA)
Among 12 food and drink vendors, Meals 4 U won first place and $300 for having the best decorated booth. The Kid’s Fishing Derby organized by Tasi to Table attracted 33 young fishermen.
Festival-goers underwent a temperature check upon entry. COVID-19 vaccinations were also available at the festival.
The event was supported by Department of Public Safety, Department of Fire & Emergency Medical Services, Department of Land & Natural Resources, Department of Public Lands, Commonwealth Utilities Corp., Commonwealth Healthcare Corp., Department of Commerce, Saipan Mayor’s Office, CNMI COVID-19 Task Force, Saipan Zoning Office, Coastal Management Resources, Turnkey Solutions, Road to 80, and 500 Sails.
The MVA will hold its annual signature Taste of The Marianas International Food Festival & Beer Garde on Aug. 27-29, 2021, at Garapan Fishing Base. (MVA)
