Typhoon Sinlaku
SummaryThis weekend, Guam residents are preparing for Typhoon Sinlaku which is making its way towards the Marianas next week. Typhoon Sinlaku This weekend, Guam residents
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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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I Gima’Tåga or the House of Tåga on the island of Tinian
SummaryA 19th century drawing of I Gima’Tåga or the House of Tåga on the island of Tinian. I Gima’Taga is the largest known latte house
Return from the Hornbostel Collection to the Marianas
SummaryThe first wave of approximately 100 artifacts and 3 latte were returned last year. This second wave will consist of thousands of åcho’ atupat and