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37th Annual Flame Tree Arts Festival
Governor Ralph DLG. Torres
Lt. Governor Victor B. Hocog
Hafa Adai yan Tirow!
This weekend, we celebrate the 37th anniversary of the largest cultural arts gathering in the
region - our annual Flame Tree Arts Festival. Together, we also welcome our brothers and sisters from
Micronesia and from around the Marianas as they showcase to our residents and visitors the
o Pacific cultures. In marking the success of the Micronesian Islands Forum, we further
uniqueness of
commit to advancing our regional policies and all-inclusive representation in the Pacific. We come
together to learn their customs and ways, passed down to them from their ancestors and pledge to
protect our communities and collaborate on collective issues to build upon the progress of our region.
We hope to sustain and showcase our diversity, our identity and we remember to cultivate these
practices for future generations. Lastly, we dedicate this celebration to all those who call the Marianas
and the rest of the Pacific home.
As we partake in the wonderful sights and sounds of this annual event, let us continue to do our part to
honor diversity and the rich history and customs of our people.
Dångkulo na Si Yu’us Ma’åse yan Ghilisou!
RALPH DLG. TORRES
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VICTOR B. HOCOG