An image from the village of Songsong, Rota
SummaryAn image from the village of Songsong, Rota during I Tiempon Aleman or the period when Germany governed the Northern Mariana Islands (1899-1914). An image
A CHamoru farmer in a Guam pineapple field in the year 1931.
Although piña or pineapple is best known for being a delicious fruit to eat, prior to World War II, CHamorus also made use of its fibers for other activities.
Peskådot or fishers used pineapple fiber to make fishing lines and nets. The fiber could also be used for making cloth for clothes. Prior to metal wire being more easily available to the island community, pineapple fiber would also be used to create the string for the locally made musical instrument, the belembaotuyan.
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A view of Marine Drive facing south towards Hagåtña in the 1950s
SummaryA view of Marine Drive facing south towards Hagåtña in the 1950s A view of Marine Drive facing south towards Hagåtña in the 1950s A
CHamorus in December 1944, celebrating the first Christmas on Guam following the end of the World War II Japanese occupation of Guam.
SummaryCHamorus in December 1944, celebrating the first Christmas on Guam following the end of the World War II Japanese occupation of Guam. There is no
An unnamed CHamoru weaver from Guam prepares items woven using coconut leaves
An unnamed CHamoru weaver from Guam prepares items woven using coconut leaves