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Chamorro culture

 
 

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Chamorro culture

Chamorro culture

When Magellan arrived in Guam in 1521, the island was inhabited by Chamorros, a Pacific matriarchal society. Chamarro culture has survived several centuries of occupation. The traditions are more visible in the villages in the south of the island, where inhabitants perpetuate their life style through dances, navigation, cuisine, games and songs. Chamorro artwork is mainly based on braiding (baskets, bags, carpets, hats or bowls in pandanus or coconut leaves) and weaving (skirts in banana and hibiscus fibres). Craftsmen also use shells and turtle shells to make necklaces, bracelets, belts or combs. You can see a good deal of this artwork if you go to the local market of Chamorro Village in Agana.

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