The Wedding of Manuel and Julie Flores in Guam, 1964.
SummaryImage is of the wedding of Manuel and Julie Flores in Guam, 1964. The Guam Museum is planning an exhibit in January 2025 that will
On Guam, Arbor Day has been celebrated since 1973 when Gov. Carlos G. Camacho passed Public Law 12-53.
. Although the United States observes this day in the spring or summer, Guam celebrates Arbor Day in October, during fanuchånan or the rainy season, to help ensure the success and health of trees. According to the ancient CHamoru calendar, this time of the year was the month of “fanggualo” meaning the time of farming.
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“Ta fa’nå’gue un henerasion asta i otro nu i tiningo’ i taotao-ta.”
“Ta fa’nå’gue un henerasion asta i otro nu i tiningo’ i taotao-ta.” A family mends a talåya’ fishing net near the shoreline in Malesso’, Guam.
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
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,