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Cantate Group Gives Impromptu Performance On Capital Hill

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 24, 2003 – Washington, D.C. - The halls of the Cannon House Office Building were filled with the spirit of the islands as the Guam’s very own Cantate group gave an impromptu performance last Friday, March 21, 2003.

The group who performed in both Washington D.C. and New York City came to visit Congresswoman Bordallo on Friday morning with the intention of going on a Capitol tour. Unfortunately, due to the increased terrorism threat and the subsequent heightened security, the tour was cancelled. Nevertheless, the Congresswoman insisted that the group be shown around and arrangements were made for the group to go on a tour which included stops at the United States Botanic Gardens, the Supreme Court, and Union Station.

“I’m a little disappointed,” noted Cheryl Adriano, one of the group members, “But I can understand why things are this way, and it was great of the Congresswoman to arrange this other tour last minute.”

The Congresswoman managed to convince the group into singing a few numbers. The group gave a rousing performance and ended with the National Anthem and Fanoghe Chamorro. When the group concluded, they given a rousing ovation by staffers from several offices who had gathered outside the Congresswoman’s door to hear the group sing.

“The music of our island is very beautiful, and meant to be shared with everyone,”remarked the Congresswoman. “It was a privilege to have this group perform the national anthems, especially on a day like today. We must all band together to show our patriotism in support of our country and our our servicemen and women.”

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Contact: Neil Weare in Washington, D.C., at (202) 225-1188 or Joaquin Perez in Guam at (671) 477-4272.