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Guam documentary video “Historic Context: Merizo Historic Sites” Debuts

Guam — Thu, 18 Mar 2010 03:28:24 +0000

The documentary titled “Historic Context: Merizo Historic Sites” was unveiled today at a public viewing held at the University of Guam. The Guam documentary will give people a better understanding of Guam’s history by focusing on the various historical sites in the village of Merizo. It is one of four documentaries which focus on the island of Guam being released for sale in May.

According to historian Rlene Steffy, who created the documentary, the video took 2 1/2 years to complete through the use of federal and local grants, as well as her own personal funds and private donations.

For more information about the documentary or to have Rlene Steffy make a presentation she can be contacted at 888-1010.

Month of March Officially Recognized as Chamorro Month

Guam — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 04:33:09 +0000

Pictured above: Senator Ben Pangelinan reads Resolution 287 which recognizes
March as Silibrasion Chamoru, or Chamorro Celebration

The month of March officially became Chamorro Month this year when it was proclaimed by acting Governor of Guam Mike Cruz at the Chamorro Village in Hagatna. The theme of this year’s Chamorro Month is “Fanachu Put i Tano’-ta, Para i Famagu’on-ta,” which means “Stand up for our lands, for the future of our children.”

A number of events for Chamorro Month are scheduled throughout this month. See the schedule below for some Chamorro Month events:

March 3 to March 5
10am to 5pm: Open visits to the latte house construction, and canoe carving at Ypao Beach Park.

March 7
10am to 1pm: Magellan Day festivities at Umatac Bay.

March 8
10am to 5pm: Open visits to latte house construction, and canoe carving at Ypao Beach Park

March 9
8am to 5pm: Chamorro language competition at the University of Guam.

March 10 to March 12
10am to 5pm: Open visits to latte house construction, canoe carving at Ypao Beach Park

March 13
11am to 2pm: Culinary food tasting at Guam Premier Outlets in Tamuning.

March 15 to March 19
10am to 5pm: Open visits to latte house construction, and canoe carving at Ypao Beach Park.

March 20
9am to 1pm: Hot and spicy chicken competition at Cost-U-Less in Tamuning.
9:30am to 1:30pm: Chamorro song festival at Guam Community College

March 22 to March 26
10am to 5pm: Open visits to latte house construction, and canoe carving at Ypao Beach Park.

March 27
10am to 2pm: Weaving demonstration/competition at The Point, DFS Galleria.

March 29 to March 31
10am to 5pm: Open visits to latte house construction, and canoe carving at Ypao Beach Park in Tumon

Maila ta fan Boka Festival 2010 scheduled for May

Guam — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:57:40 +0000

If you’ll be on Guam in the month of May and love traditional Chamorro dishes from Guam then don’t miss out on the Maila ta fan Boka Festival which is scheduled to take place in the month of May. The Chamorro phrase “maila ta fan boka” means “come and let’s eat” in English – a suitable name for the festival which will be showcasing traditional dishes from the island of Guam. The festival is scheduled to coincide with Tourism Month on Guam, which is the month of May. It is sponsored by the Guam Visitors Bureau along with the Guam Community College, the Micronesian Chefs Association, and GHRA (Guam Hotel and Restaurants Association). The actual date for the festival hasn’t been announced yet, but the tentative dates for the festival will be either on May 6 to 8, or May 20 to 22. We’ll be posting more information about the festival as it becomes available so keep coming back for more announcements concerning the Maila ta fan Boka Festival 2010.

22nd Guam Micronesia Island Fair at Ypao Beach Park

Guam — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:59:39 +0000

If your on island between October 16-18, 2009 mark your calendars for the 22nd Guam Micronesia Island Fair which is hosted by the Guam Visitors Bureau at Ypao Beach Park in Tumon. The theme of the 22nd Guam Micronesia Island Fair is “Celebrating Our Building Traditions” with traditional hut builders erecting a Chamorro Hut in the park as well as a traditional Kosrae cooking house.

Various islands around the Marianas and Micronesia (Saipan, Rota, Yap, Chuuk, Tinian, Palau, and many more…) will be participating in this year’s fair sharing their culture, arts, crafts, and traditions for those people who come to participate in the Micronesia Island Fair. In addition, there will be cultural performances, various products for sale, and a showcase of outrigger canoes by TASI, a non-profit group whose mission is to preserve the knowledge and art of traditional Pacific island navigation.

So if your interested in learning more about the culture and traditions of the Micronesian people and the Marianas come join the island at Ypao Beach Park from October 16-18.

Guam Farmers Market Opens at Chamorro Village

Guam — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:37:08 +0000

A new farmers market where locals and tourists can buy locally grown fruits and vegetables opened up at the Chamorro Village today. The farmers market is open during the weekdays from 10:00am to 6:00pm and is a great outlet for Guam’s local farmers to sell their produce. Hopefully this will encourage more local farmers on the island to increase production of fresh locally grown products, food, fruits, and vegetables.

If your visiting the island, or are even a local, looking to experience what locally grown produce our island has to offer we encourage you to stop by the Chamorro Village to help support Guam’s local farmers! Si Yu’us Ma’ase (Thank You)!