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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
Early European Observations of Chamorros
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Robust Ancient Chamorros
According to Esteban Rodríguez, pilot of the Legazpi voyage in 1565, Chamorros were well built, brawny, tall, and apparently had great strength as illustrated by J.A. Pellion from Freycinet’s Voyage Autour de Monde, Paris, 1824.
J.A. Pellion/Guam Public Library
