A young CHamoru boy atop a karabao in 1960s Guam.
A young CHamoru boy atop a karabao in 1960s Guam. Have you ever ridden a karabao before? When was the last time?
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Atupat and åcho’ atupat, sling and slingstone, were one of the weapons developed and used with deadly accuracy by ancient CHamorus
Atupat and åcho’ atupat, sling and slingstone, were one of the weapons developed and used with deadly accuracy by ancient CHamorus during the CHamoru-Spanish Wars… Read More »Atupat and åcho’ atupat, sling and slingstone, were one of the weapons developed and used with deadly accuracy by ancient CHamorus
The Guam Museum is excited to partner with the Ina Wellness Collective in offering Full Moon Yoga Events in our atrium
For thousands of years time was kept on this island by the movements of the moon. Ancient CHamorus developed a lunar calendar in which each… Read More »The Guam Museum is excited to partner with the Ina Wellness Collective in offering Full Moon Yoga Events in our atrium
On January 8, 1916, Chester Butler and Ignacio Bordallo were married.
On January 8, 1916, Chester Butler and Ignacio Bordallo were married, forming one of the most successful economic families in the pre-World War II Guam… Read More »On January 8, 1916, Chester Butler and Ignacio Bordallo were married.
A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915.
A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915. Prior to World War II, the majority of Chamorus lived in Hagåtña. but maintained lancho… Read More »A map of Guam’s capital, Hagåtña from the year 1915.
Chamoru Woman Palaoan Malaspina Expedition
During last month’s episode of “Faisen I Guam Museum” or “Ask the Guam Museum” one of our followers on social media asked what were the… Read More »Chamoru Woman Palaoan Malaspina Expedition
Biba Åñon Nuebu iya Guåhan! Happy New Year Guam!
Biba Åñon Nuebu iya Guåhan! Happy New Year Guam! In accordance with Public Health guidance, The Guam Museum continues to be open, but with limited… Read More »Biba Åñon Nuebu iya Guåhan! Happy New Year Guam!
The belembaotuyan was a regular sound heard at the gatherings of CHamorus for centuries.
The belembaotuyan was a regular sound heard at the gatherings of CHamorus for centuries. The instrument originated in Africa, and variations of it can be… Read More »The belembaotuyan was a regular sound heard at the gatherings of CHamorus for centuries.
Anson marveled at the beauty and technological prowess of the såkman.
In August of 1742, British Privateer George Anson entered the Mariana Islands, and landed on the island of Tinian. There his men collected food and… Read More »Anson marveled at the beauty and technological prowess of the såkman.