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
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Bear Rock, Inalåhan, 1979.
This name for this iconic rock in Inalåhan is relatively new. Like other sites such as Camel Rock, it was given a new name after the arrival of the United States, who used animals or ideas that they were more familiar with to rename things. These names unfortunately can replace and erase the older CHamoru names and stories for how that name was given.
Bear Rock, Inalåhan, 1979
This name for this iconic rock in Inalåhan is relatively new. Like other sites such as Camel Rock, it was given a new name after the arrival of the United States, who used animals or ideas that they were more familiar with to rename things. These names unfortunately can replace and erase the older CHamoru names and stories for how that name was given.
There are still some people in Inalåhan who remember these older names for Bear Rock. The bay itself is called Agfayan Bay, while the rock is called “Laso’ Giai” by some. What exactly Laso’ Giai means or refers to is something still open for interpretation and discussion.
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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