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Techa
A techa is a traditional Catholic prayer leader. Skilled techas rhythmically direct others through meaningful experiences of prayer. read more
Chenchule'
Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa’maolek. read more
Ålas
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Ålas
The term ålas refers to turtle shell valuables used within the highly reciprocal associations of the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands. A Bévalet lithograph from Freycinet’s Voyage Autour de Monde, Paris, 1824.
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