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Temple brand kicks off with multi-talent show
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Posted on Jan 06 2020
All the dance groups gather on the dance floor at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
A popup shop/concert called “We Are From the Temple” that was organized by19-year-old Jerico Montenejo on the evening of Dec. 30 at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe showcased several homegrown talents that ranged from singing to dancing and even a magic show.
Montenejo, who is also the owner of clothing brand “Temple: A Canvas to Wear,” said he spent countless hours of free time to make sure that the event lived up to his expectations. “I feel very grateful, blessed, inspired, and just grateful,” he said after the night’s event.
“I believe it was an amazing kickstart to Jerico’s very promising future of his business. Jerico’s passion for art and performing truly inspired me and surely inspired the many talented performers that were featured in the showcase as well,” said one of the performers, Neil Fama.
One member of the audience said it was a great way to showcased the many talents on the island. Being in the audience, I felt comfortable and I appreciated the music from the live band and the different styles of dancing. Knowing that this was the first of many shows makes me excited to see what the future holds for the Temple,” he said.
Helping Montenejo organize the event were Saipan Music and Dance Studio, 29:11, Kontagious Mindz, The Templates (Temple’s band), Profound Bandits, Fama, CNMI’s Got Talent winner Shane Sabino, and more.
The event was sponsored by IT&E and Bridge Capital LLC.
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- The Templates open up the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- Montenejo brothers Jeremi and Jeroen did a little sibling reunion at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- Shane Sabino sings at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- Emcee Jimmy Blancia introduces all the dance groups on stage at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- Neil Fama joins the dance group for a little dance after his performance at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- Jerico Montenejo performs a dance number with Lance Elayda and John Cavinta at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- A member of the Kontagious Mindz and Felix Rabauliman carry Jerico Montenejo at the Temple: A Canvas to Wear popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Justine Nauta)
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- Jerico Montenejo, third from left, is flanked by his family members. From left, Jeroen Montenejo (brother), Jojie Montenejo (father), Jerico Montenejo, Emma Montenejo (mother), Jermaine Montenejo (sister), and Jeremi Montenejo (brother) after the popup shop/concert at the Pedro P. Tenorio Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe last Dec. 30. (Contributed Photo)
