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The history and evolution of a staple Chamorro dish on every gathering table.

Learn about Guam’s patron saint. Her origins, mysteries, and story are retold.

Read about the first time the CHamoru language was officially used in a classroom.

A UOG student science entry on this cultural icon.

Learn a little bit about our featured elders and watch their stories.

The history and cultural practice of nine days of devotional prayers.

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We now feature three direct Pathways to educational resources, the cultural and historical landscapes of the Marianas archipelago, and our wider region of Micronesia in the Western Pacific ocean. Our Pathways invite you to take a deep dive into these rich histories from an islander-centered perspective.
Guampedia’s Sections encompass the vast cultural landscapes of our islands’ more than 3,500 year human history. Not sure where to start? Each Section opens with an introduction to the subject (whether it’s Creative Expression, the Natural Environment, or entries on Marianas heritage and culture) and offers an array of relevant written entries, media, and pathways to more resources.
Our collections reflect the rich cultural landscapes of the 3,500 year human history of the Marianas and our sister islands throughout Micronesia. These collections feature islander centered resources. Each section offers a deeper dive into over 100 subject categories offering an array of written entries, relevant media and pathways to more resources.
Explore the breadth and depth of the people and the islands of the Western Pacific - MicrONEsia!
Creative Expressions
Traditional and contemporary arts and artisans.
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Learn about Our Heritage, discover inspiring e-publications, and explore our natural environments. Take a journey through indigenous lenses as we traverse the timeline, listen to voices of the past, and dive in to every resource made available to you on Guampedia.

Kumpaire/Pari’
Kumpaire or pari’ is a religious and social term used to describe the relationship between

Mannakhilo’ and Mannakpåpa’
Under Spanish colonial rule, the introduction of Spanish customs, social systems and land tenure disrupted

Umayute’: Divorce
Divorce. The earliest information known about the Ancient Chamorro/CHamoru style of divorce comes from the

Ålas: Turtle Shell Ornaments
The term ålas (derived from the Spanish term alhajas, which means jewelry) refers to turtle
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