5th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar & Culture Expo returns to celebrate island creativity

11/21/2025 - The 5th Annual Holiday Art Bazaar & Cultural Expo will celebrate island creativity and community spirit. The event is made possible by the Office of the Governor and the Office of Grants Management (OGM).

The event will be held every Friday from November 28 to December 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The venue is at the Multi-Purpose Center in Susupe and is in conjunction with the Governor and Lt. Governor’s Christmas Village activities. The Christmas Village will feature local food vendors and live entertainment from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Organizers said the blend of the Christmas Village and the Bazaar promotes local art, culture, and community.

The Bazaar hopes to provide an opportunity for holiday shoppers to search for unique, locally made gifts while supporting homegrown entrepreneurs. 

The featured vendors and artisans are:

1. Lighattuturs by Leng! – Indigenous Lighatu’ttu’r

2. Marianas Homeland – Homemade accessories, local T-shirts, and floral bags

3. Chiku Chiku – Hair accessories and curated handmade gift boxes

4. Alyssa’s Yarns – Crocheted seasonal crafts, bottle covers, and keychains

5. Ann’s Creation – Indigenous Lighatu’ttu’r pieces

6. Papercrafts with Jill – Handmade greeting cards, ornaments, and small island-themed gifts

7. Banidosu Shells – Marianas handcrafted cultural jewelry

8. Seasoned with Hafa Adai – Wood products, macramé jewelry, and shell-based accessories

9. Sweet Glam Island Chic – Pearls and seashell handcrafted keepsakes and jewelry, free art course for kids

10. Koa Wood Krafts – Custom, locally sourced woodcrafts

11. AOFIA’s Cultural Designs – Mwar, flowers, purses, and cultural accessories

12. Edgeesketch – Handmade paper flowers, bookmarks, and macramé art

13. islemehndi670 – Henna artist offering traditional and modern hand designs

14. Just Mayk It Collaborations / SketchMade670 – Handmade crafts and novelty items

15. Designer Wreaths & Co. – Handmade Christmas wreaths and festive décor

16. Xochitl – Ceramic art inspired by island life

17. Tahine’s Creations – Island-handcrafted accessories and jewelry

18. Madge’s Collection – Handmade jewelry and holiday goods

19. Saipan Ocean Breath – Candle holders, painted tiles, and crocheted items

20. Arts Craft/Frames – Acrylic and 3D textured island scenery paintings

21. Highlands Creations – Floral arrangements and handcrafted home décor

22. Isla Krafty Corner – Handmade Items

23. Heart & Soil 670 – Natural jewelry, seedlings, and cultural art

24. Ladydi’s Creation – Mwarmwar, leis, ti leaf skirts, and cultural attire

25. Kreative Giftery – wood and acrylic gifts, keepsakes, home decor, stocking stuffer items such as glass cups, & Christmas ornaments.

26. Nai’s Creation – Handmade jewelry and accessories

27. Art Work Leaf Painting – Acrylic leaf paintings

28. madebyalmay – Handmade jewelry and accessories

29. Healing Arts and Artist – Chamorro medicine, healing oils, and organic candles

30. Talaya – Nonprofit promoting traditional talaya net casting, with demonstrations and club shirts for sale

31. Carving Traditional Arts – Traditional canoe and house building displays, tools, crafts, and jewelry

32. Ya Chagi Fan, Inc. (The Slingers) – Traditional sling-making

33. Leena Salas – Beaded flowers, and bracelets

34. Bishu Marianas – Asiga coated candy, popcorn, hot sauce, herbal drink, specialty harry potter themed drink, pickles

35. PIKA Tinian – hot pepper and hot sauces

36. Farm Girl – seedlings and homemade jams

37. Tropictreats670- locally made Tanghulu -aka Candied Fruits

Report by Fiona Zhu