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Did you know that Chamorros were the only Pacific Island people who cultivated rice in ancient times? Click here to discover rice cultivation in the Marianas!

The Mariana Islands have a history of pottery-making that spans over 3,500 years.

Subscribe to Guampedia’s Pulan newsletter, and explore our past newsletters, to learn more about the ancient Chamorro calendar and dive deeper into Marianas history and cultural traditions.

Catholic Devotional Prayers. The Nobenan Niñu is held during the Christmas season with the last day ending on either Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Eve, New Year’s Day, or on Three King’s Day in early January.

Guam’s Rocky Road to Self-Governance. In honor of the 75th anniversary of Guam’s Organic Act, Dr. Anne Hattori explores how the Organic Act emerged from longstanding Chamorro protests, and the unfinished work of self-determination.

Algae are naturally occurring members of marine environments, with natural fluctuations in light and temperature throughout the year driving seasonal patterns of algal abundance.

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