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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


  1. Categories
  2. Chamorro Culture

Sub-categories

  • 1. Matrilineal Systems
    • A. Definitions
    • B. Roles of family members
    • C. Spanish era changes to matrilineal practices
  • 2. Gender roles
    • A. Gender Roles Definitions
    • B. Oral histories
    • C. Men's roles
    • D. Women's roles
    • E. Spanish era changes
  • 3. Value systems
    • A. Concepts and beliefs
    • B. Practices
  • 4. Division of labor
  • 5. Division of resources
    • A. Economic system
    • B. Resources
  • 6. Social stratification
    • A. Social control
    • B. Social organization
    • C. Spanish racial hierarchy
  • 7. Symbolism
  • 8. Birth and childhood practices
  • 9. Marriage
  • X. Funeral practices
    • A. Burial practices and beliefs
    • B. Spanish Catholic changes

Entries

Number of entries: 7
  1. Canoe building and navigation
  2. Chamorro nicknames
  3. Chamorro surnames
  4. Fiestas
  5. Hale'ta: Chamorro cultural glossary
  6. Hale'ta: Chamorro cultural traditions
  7. Origin of Chamorro as an Ethnic Identifier

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