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… Read More »On Guam, Arbor Day has been celebrated since 1973
Biba Mes CHamoru! Biba Mes CHamoru! What better way to celebrate CHamoru Month than to share books that teach the CHamoru language and share stories… Read More »Biba Mes CHamoru! Share books that teach the CHamoru language and share stories about CHamoru history!
The Guam Museum remains open to the public The Guam Museum remains open to the public, but due to the continuing guidance from Guam Public… Read More »The Guam Museum remains open to the public
CHamoru men, in pre-World War II Guam bringing higai or thatch via bullcart to a balangai or gupot higai. The gupot higai was an important… Read More »CHamoru men, in pre-World War II Guam bringing higai
A prewar view of Puntan Dos Amåntes (Two Lovers Point) from the beach of Tumon Bay. Continue Exploring:
An elderly CHamoru man walking in front of the kampañåyan (bell tower) in the southern village of Malesso’ (Merizo). The kampañåyan was erected in the… Read More »An elderly CHamoru man walking in front of the kampañåyan (bell tower) in the southern village of Malesso’ (Merizo).
An early 20th century image of a CHamoru family at their lancho or ranch. Two women, possibly a mother and a daughter can be seen… Read More »20th century image of a CHamoru family
Rob Limtiaco and Tun Segundo Blas holding higam or adzes used for canoe carving. This image was taken during the 1982-1983 apprenticeship of Rob under… Read More »Rob Limtiaco and Tun Segundo Blas holding higam or adzes used for canoe carving.
A young CHamoru boy atop a karabao in 1960s Guam. Have you ever ridden a karabao before? When was the last time?
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