Rooted Exhibit – Featuring artwok by Monica Baza, Donna Birn, Judy Flores, & Dawn Lees Reyes
SummaryRooted Exhibit – Featuring artwok by Monica Baza, Donna Birn, Judy Selk Flores, PhD, & Dawn Lees Reyes. ROOTED from march 1 to april 6,
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Each year as part of the Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day festivities in Humåtak, a reenactment of Ferdinand Magellan's 1521 visit to Guam is held. Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day was previously known as Magellan Day or Discovery Day and was set to coincide with the anniversary of the explorer’s visit.
Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day festivities in Humåtak
Each year as part of the Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day festivities in Humåtak, a reenactment of Ferdinand Magellan’s 1521 visit to Guam is held. Guam History and CHamoru Heritage Day was previously known as Magellan Day or Discovery Day and was set to coincide with the anniversary of the explorer’s visit.
Several decades ago, this reenactment focused primarily on celebrating Magellan, and the courage it took to explore oceans previously unknown to Europeans and lead the circumnavigation of the globe.
In more recent years, in connection with the renaming of this public holiday and using it to highlight CHamoru culture and history, the reenactment has changed to focus less on Magellan himself, but rather highlighting the life of CHamorus prior to colonization.
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An image of Talo’fo’fo’ bay from 1949
SummaryAn image of Talo’fo’fo’ bay from 1949. Prior to Spanish colonization, this bay was a hub for several villages. The CHamoru people lived along the
Prugråman Sinipok or Adult Chamoru Immersion Program
SummarySave the date – this year’s Prugråman Sinipok or Adult Chamoru Immersion Program is scheduled to take place in Guam from July 7-19, 2025. Prugråman