Interpretive essay: WWII made indelible impact on CHamorus To this day, whenever we speak of the period before the “war” and after the “war” we invariably mean World War II….
CHamorus Yearn for Freedom Read Post »
Hale’ Chamorro The vision of the Chamorro Roots Genealogy Project, Hale’ CHamoru, is to be the premiere portal of Chamorrro/CHamoru genealogy, where CHamoru, both in the Marianas and abroad, can…
CHamoru/Chamorro Roots Genealogy Project Read Post »
…on the CHamoru fiesta table. Today in the Marianas, rice is a staple, an iconic and necessary part of every party and every gathering. The CHamoru language has many different…
Hineksa’ Aga’ga’: Red Rice Read Post »
…i mananiti (ancestors) alive and thriving today. In ancient times, it was formally recognized that it was the oldest daughters and sons within a clan who would typically make the…
Division of Labor by Age, Class, Gender Read Post »
…performances and opportunities to spend time with family and friends. Local artists participate in regional and national festivals and competitions, bringing new awareness of Guam and the Marianas to international…
Post World War II Governors of Guam…
Post World War II Governors of Guam Read Post »
…as kostumbren CHamoru, as lina’la’ CHamoru as the CHamoru way of life were introduced by ships carrying the label of Manila galleon. The CHamoru way of life as a people…
Manila Galleon Trade Route-La Nao de China: A Legacy in the Marianas Read Post »
…[t]he Indians of Uan [Guam] sent those Spaniards so that they could give the news and send a boat for the other 22 Spaniards who are alive there, with some…
The Matao Iron Trade Part 2: Galleon Trading and Repatriation Read Post »
…travel in and out of Guam. Then in 1941, World War II erupted, changing the lives of all forever. Oral histories The personal stories of the following four Chamorros reflect…
Hinanao: Travelers and Descendants of Travelers Read Post »
