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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
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The Matua
The Matua or Chamori controlled the most resources and lands and were the most politically powerful class. Ancient Chamorros fishing for the village illustrated by J.A. Pellion from Freycinet’s Voyage Autour de Monde, Paris, 1824.
J.A. Pellion/Guam Public Library
