Christmas in the Marianas 2004 illumination

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Posted on Dec 14 2004
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The Japan Saipan Travel Association and the Marianas Visitors Authority hosted the Christmas in the Marianas Illumination celebration on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 at the Chamolinian Cultural Village.

Guests were welcomed by Victorino Igitol, executive assistant for the Carolinian Affairs Office. Guest speakers included MVA managing director Vicky Benavente, Rep. Ray A. Tebuteb, and JSTA president Motoyuki Osawa who spoke with kind words of hope and peace.

The crowd was entertained by the CNMI Head Start students, who sang Christmas songs prior to the appearance of Santa Claus. Gifts from sponsors were given to Head Start and elementary school students.

Special thanks also go to the following sponsors for the Christmas in the Marianas Illumination: Mr. Tee and family, Pacific Islands Club, Department of Public Safety, Commonwealth Utilities Corp., DFS Saipan, Joana Transportation, SAIWAI, Marianas Resort & Spa, DPS Fire Division and the Saipan Mayors Office.

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