Spondylus shells
SummarySpondylus shells carved to make beads were a very important form of body adornment during the Latte period of CHamoru history (800 AD – 1700
Biba Mes CHamoru!
Biba Mes CHamoru!
What better way to celebrate CHamoru Month than to share books that teach the CHamoru language and share stories about CHamoru history!
The Department of CHamoru Affairs is offering all Hale’-ta books and CHamoru dictionaries in stock for just $10 each. Cash, check or money orders are accepted.
Come down to the Guam Museum, Monday – Friday from 9 am – 2 pm to pick up some books or else contact Patti Hernandez at 671-989-2426 or via email at patti.hernandez@dca.guam.gov to place an order.
Books can be shipped off-island for an extra cost! Contact Patti at DCA for more information.
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In the Marianas, there are two seasons, Fañomåkan or the dry season and Fanuchånan or the rainy season
SummaryIn the Marianas, there are two seasons, Fañomåkan or the dry season and Fanuchånan or the rainy season In the Marianas, there are two seasons,
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Yo’ña
SummaryThe Church of St. Francis of Assisi in Yo’ña, Guam was originally constructed in the 1930s and has been rebuilt and rededicated several times over
The hima (giant clam shell)
SummaryIn light of recent discussions about the possibility of hima (giant clam shell) being listed as an endangered species by the US federal government and