Reported by You-t Ru / Taipei
The best internship of 2014 enters its second phase!
Mr. Perry Tenorio, Director of the Marianas Visitors Authority, personally came to Taiwan to recruit the “Marianas Visitors Authority: One-Week Intern.” Participants were asked to create creative short videos. After an intense first round of selections, 14 creative talents stood out. A press conference was held today (23rd), featuring model leg shows and dynamic male dance performances.

▲%Labeled? Rabbit Turbo actively participating in the “World’s Coolest Internship” competition.

The finalists are all unique, including professional event hosts, private swimming instructors, tour guides, yoga teachers, and more from various fields. One finalist composed an original song titled "Marimosa," blending "Marianas" and "Formosa" (another name for Taiwan), creating the “Mariana-Formosa Song.” It impressed the judges in the preliminary selection. Another finalist proposed applying to the Taipei City Government for a one-week bike-sharing service (Ubike), hoping to ride a smiley bike around the Marianas Islands, spreading Taiwanese enthusiasm and bright smiles to every corner—this unique idea also won high praise.
From the 14 finalists, one will be selected as the Tourism Ambassador to enjoy a free one-week experience at PIC Pacific Island Resort on Saipan, including activities such as a water park, snorkeling, kayaking, mini-golf, shooting range, and rock climbing. The package includes round-trip airfare, accommodation, meals, and activities, with a total value exceeding NT$150,000. The Mariana Islands, made up of multiple islands, offer scenery comparable to Tahiti and are a new winter island destination. The Marianas Visitors Authority came a long way to Taiwan to recruit talent. From the 14 finalists, three will advance to the final round to compete for the Tourism Ambassador position, which comes with a weekly salary of $60,000. The winner will be announced on January 14th.

▲From the 14 finalists, one will be selected as the Tourism Ambassador to enjoy a free one-week experience at PIC Pacific Island Resort on Saipan.
Known as “the best hidden garden of U.S. territories,” the Mariana Islands consist of 14 islands including Saipan, Tinian, and Rota. Among them, Navy Island is known as the “Little Maldives,” boasting pristine white sandy beaches where you can enjoy water activities or simply soak up the sun in solitude. Snorkeling is a must-do activity on Saipan. The mysterious “Blue Hole” is recognized as one of the best cave diving spots in the world. This naturally formed cave, created by seawater erosion, reveals mesmerizing ink-blue waters resembling cat’s eyes, truly breathtaking.
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