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CHamoru Cultural Value Systems
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Chamorro Culture Symbolism Entries
←Return to I Man Chamorro Babuen Kuresma: Lenten Boar Chaife’s Lost Soul CHamoru Proverbs Gadao yan Otro Pinenta Siha: Traditional Art Hilitai: Monitor Lizard Karabao: Water Buffalo Kulepbla: Snake Latte’s Significance Mo’na: Circular Concept of History Niyok: Coconut Slingstones: Weapons Utak: Itak
Chamorro Culture Social Stratification
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Chamorro Culture Matrilineal Systems
←Return to I Man Chamorro Definitions Che’lu/Mañe’lu: Siblings Physical Anthropology of Ancient Guam and the Mariana Islands Roles of family members Agualin CHamoru Women’s Legacy of Leadership Familia Fo’na Hineti Hurao Kepuha: Quipuha Maga’håga: Highest Ranking Daughter Maga’låhi: Highest Ranking Son Matå’pang: Matapang Poksai: Informal Adoption Puntan Påtgon Saina: Elders Tolahi Yula Spanish Era changes […]
Chamorro Culture Marriage Entries
←Return to I Man Chamorro Dowry Presentation: Marriage Rituals Fumatinas Titiyas yan Fuma’gasi Magagu: Places of Romance Hineksa’ Nina’i: Gift of Rice Kottot: Marriage Rituals Magutos i Finihu: Marriage Rituals Mamaisen Saina: Marriage Rituals Marriage Traditions Matrimony and Social Change in the Marianas during Spanish Times Umayute’: Divorce
Chamorro Culture Gender Roles
←Return to I Man Chamorro Women’s roles Fo’na Ma Uritao Mythological Depictions of Women Ninana: Motherhood Perspective: Women and Religion in CHamoru Society Perspective: Women in Guam History: A Critical Reflection Perspective: Women in Politics Perspective: Guam Women in Art Men’s roles Fino’ Gualåfon: Moonlight Talk Guma’ Uritao Mother’s Brothers Mythological Depictions of Men Uritao: […]
Chamorro Culture Funeral Practices
←Return to I Man Chamorro Burial Practices and Beliefs Ancient CHamoru Burial Practices Ancient CHamoru Burial Rituals Ancient CHamoru Use of Human Bones Burial Practices Spanish Catholic Changes Bela: Wake or Vigil Nobena: Novena (Catholic Devotional Prayers) Techa: Traditional Prayer Leader
Chamorro Culture Division of Resources
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Chamorro Culture Division of Labor Entries
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Chamorro Folktales
←Return to I Man Chamorro I Tinituhon Puntan and Fu’una: Gods of Creation Chaife’s Lost Soul The Young Maidens That Saved Guam Taga Alu and Pang Dinague Laolao Puntan Påtgon Gadao’s Strength Puntan Dos Amantes Santa Marian Kamalen Sirena Special projects Voices of Our Elders Media Files