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Biba St. Joseph
This Sunday on Guam will be the celebration of St. Joseph, the patron saint of Inalahan. As one mahalang Inalahan native, this post is made in honor of the celebration. Here is a historic telling of Fiesta activities: Father Oscar Calvo organized the first Cocnut Festival in 1947. It was celebrated in conjunction… [Continue Reading]
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Own a piece of Guam History with Estorian Inalahan
ESTORIAN INALAHAN: History Of A Spanish-Era Village In Guam Estorian can mean both history and story, and this book is both. Inalahan is one of the rare Guam villages that has maintained the feel of the Spanish era, and reminders of Guam’s more ancient past. Learn Inalahan history which will relate to the experience of… [Continue Reading]
Judy’s Blog
Batik Flowers for Mom
To all our lovely and beloved mothers, enjoy a gift of flowers - batik style, from Guam Batik Gallery. These hibiscus, so representative of Guam, are painted on a long piece of silk that can be mounted and framed, but is often … [Read More...]
Biba St. Joseph
This Sunday on Guam will be the celebration of St. Joseph, the patron saint of Inalahan. As one mahalang Inalahan native, this post is made in honor of the celebration. Here is a historic telling of Fiesta … [Read More...]
Sharing through Art
Inspired by the beauty of Guam and its people, Judy Flores(Mom to me) has been creating images of the island for as long as I can remember. As a kid, I witnessed her working in everything from macrame' to acrylic painting, but … [Read More...]
Ancient Chamorro Body Ornamentation
In honor of Chamorro month, here is another writing on the ancient Chamorro from the book, Estorian Inalahan. This material will be presented by Dr. Judy Flores to students and the public at the Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum … [Read More...]
Chamorro Memories gathered for the Chamorro Cultural Fest
The Chamorro Cultural Fest in San Diego is about celebrating the Marianas and what makes it special. This year there is an addition to the event program, Chamorro Memories, which are short stories recalling events that are … [Read More...]
Ancient Chamorro Fishing
In observance of the upcoming month of March, Chamorro month on Guam, we share this writing on Ancient Chamorro fishing. Ancient Chamorros were excellent fishermen, both in deep sea and within the reef shallows. … [Read More...]
