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An introduction to identity, traditions, and values that shape life on Guam. Håfa Adai!If you’ve ever wondered what makes Guam truly special, it’s not just our pristine beaches or year-round sunshine. It’s the heart of the island, our vibrant CHamoru culture, which has endured for generations with strength, warmth, and pride. As someone born and […]

On an island as rich in culture as Guam, language is more than communication. It’s connection. It’s how we greet each other, how we show respect, how we express gratitude, and how we welcome others. The CHamoru language, though spoken less today than in generations past, still thrives in the hearts and everyday conversations of […]

Growing up in the village of Inalåhan, some of my earliest memories are filled with things that, at the time, seemed so simple. Hanging out at our family beach on Sundays, playing outside with my cousins until the sun went down, and chasing chickens through the yard. As I got older, I realized those “little […]