Historical Journey

The breadfruit is a staple food item in the Chamorro fiesta table. Its leaves were also made into clothes. I lemai.

The ocean is the abundance of life and nourishment. The Chamorro people landed on Guam crossing the ocean. The ocean provides a multitude of fish, crabs, and clams. The Chamorro people created a type of fish trap made of rock.

Mr. Mark takes you on a historical journey of Guam, starting with how the Island of Guam was created, beginning with the sun and moon. I pilan yan I atdao.

In the beginning Mr. Mark of the Guam Museum greets all visitors with a warm Hafa Adai!

The coconut tree is very versatile in the Chamorro culture. The fruit can be made into coconut oil and grated for coconut milk. The husk and fibers can be used for clothing. The leaves can be used to build homes. I tronkon niyok.&nbsp;

The homes of the Chamorro people consisted of coconut leaves. Basalt rock (latte), and agao (type of tree). It’s raised of the ground. The foundation is the latte, the higai is the main home. Come and visit our beautiful Island of Guam! Don’t forget to visit Mr. Mark at the Guam Museum!

The story continues with the creation of the land and sea. I tano yan I tasi.

The taro vegetable was also a starch type of food item. It is used in soups. It is also cooked in coconut milk. I suni.

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