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Sun May 19, 2019, 10:27 AM May 2019

Northern Marianas Island's 1st agri-tourism, plant export biz opens

A blessing and ribbon-cutting signaled the official opening of the first agri-tourism and ornamental plant export business in the CNMI.

Rufina Tropicals and Bibang’s Café is located in a sprawling, two-hectare land across the airport field in As Lito.

“Today marks an idea that began many moons ago. Back then it seemed impossible. But when you are surrounded by so much inspiration and just living positive, everything is possible,” said owner Rowina O. Torres, who thinks it’s actually a relief to finally open the business.

“This is actually my playground,” she added, smiling.

At Bibang’s Café, tourists can come in and try what indigenous food is all about, featuring many authentic Chamorro dishes, Torres said.

Read more: https://www.saipantribune.com/index.php/nmis-1st-agri-tourism-plant-export-biz-opens/

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