…on the Eastern horizon. This word is a linguistic cognate of the CHamoru word månnok (currently used to refer to chicken), which is also the generic term for bird in…
CHamoru/Chamorro Sidereal Direction Terminology Read Post »
…a hero for his intellect, and his speech is often quoted as an example of CHamoru resistance, and remains a contemporary call-to-consciousness in Guam’s continued colonial conditions. A CHamoru language…
Chant Table of Contents Share This CHamoru/Chamorro chant dates back to ancient times References to chanting practices of the Chamorro/CHamoru people can be found in early missionary documents. Fray Juan…
…about the source of borrowed words, and the inclusion of sentence examples illustrating each headword’s usage. The sentence examples range from the simple to the complex, and are culturally appropriate….
Revised Chamorro-English Dictionary Read Post »
CHamoru/Chamorro DNA Studies and the Origin of the CHamoru Table of Contents Share This Hurao students and latte. Photo by Kerri Ann Borja. From where do the original inhabitants of…
CHamoru DNA Studies and the Origin of the CHamoru People Read Post »
…years, the Guam Symphony Society sponsored a wide variety of musical activities including a wind ensemble, an original opera, guest conductors and soloists, recitals of all types, a newsletter, a…
Guam Symphony Society Read Post »
Need for teachers in Guam grew after WWII In the years following the end of World War II, Guam became a new military stronghold in the Pacific, leading to a…
Stateside Teacher Hiring Program Read Post »
…CHamoru Era Gallery Galleries and Features by Event and Topic Back to Sumai Event Gallery Fanohge CHamoru Exhibition Video Features SMS Cormoran: 90th Anniversary Department of Agriculture Collection Dr. Anne…
…water for stock, and suitable for tobacco and sweet potatoes or corn, shall be taxed at the annual rate of 15 cents (Mexican) per hectare. CLASS V: Marshlands not suitable…
1900 General Orders Read Post »
…But instead of using the given lyrics, which used the word “apaka” which means white in CHamoru, CHamorus hid a devious smile and sang instead the word, “aplacha,” which means…
Song of Hope, Song of Faith Read Post »
