Ancient Guam Era
CHamoru/Chamorro Seagrass Fishing Nets
The CHamorus often made their fishing nets out of the vascular bundles of fibers from Lo’u, a common seagrass. This seagrass is frequently called turtle
Chamorro Culture
CHamoru/Chamorro Migration Survey 2021
Since 2008, Guampedia.com has been recognized as a valuable community resource for and about the Mariana Islands. With a small managing team and a network
Art, Architecture, Body Adornment, Music and Food
Health Consequences of Modern Diets on Guam
Our food choices. As with most communities, the necessity for food is interwoven with cultural and social needs. For the people of the Mariana Island,
Art
Hima: Conserving a Cultural Heritage
Basic biology. The giant clam is a member of the Phylum Mollusca and the Class Bivalvia. These clams have two shells (called “valves”) that are
Chamorro Culture
Passion for Pugua
Betel nut use. Areca (Betel) nut is the seed of the palm known scientifically as Areca catechu. Betel nut is the fourth most widely used
Ancient Guam Era
CHamoru/Chamorro Sidereal Direction Terminology
In 1817 Adelbert von Chamisso recorded the CHamoru terms for what he assumed were cardinal directions: Timi (North), Seplun (South), Manuu (East), Faniipan (West). These
Chamorro Culture
CHamoru/Chamorro Cultural Values Workshop
Summary Workshop Report e-publication. In May-June 2016, Guam is hosting the Festival of the Pacific Arts (FestPac), a region-wide festival celebrating the various arts and
Chamorro Culture
Manila Galleon Trade Route-La Nao de China: A Legacy in the Marianas
First Global Trade Route in the Pacific. From 1565 to 1815, Spanish galleons sailed the Pacific Ocean between Acapulco in New Spain (now Mexico) and
Chamorro Culture
Voices of Our Elders Media Files
Project Contributors. Toni “Malia” Ramirez, Antonia Degracia Castro, and Pale’ Eric Forbes, OFM Cap..
Ancient Guam Era
Taga
Largest latte house in the Marianas. Found nowhere else in the world, latte first appeared in the Mariana Islands about 800 years ago, during a