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The Chamorro people are the "true" indigenous people of the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam. They first arrived to the Marianas about 3500 years ago before the rest of Micronesia was settled from Southeast Asia. They were a tall, fair-skinned people of Austronesian stock. The Ancient Chamorro bloodline has long ceased since the completion of the Hispanicization of the Marianas resulting in a mix breed of Chamorro and Spanish. Later on, when Germans governed the Northern Marianas, some Germans such as the Hofschneiders lived with the Chamorros and began intermarrying with the local population. A few years later, the Empire of Japan had acquired the Northern Marianas as Mandate C islands after WW1 as a deal with Great Britain. As there was no choice for the now overwhelmed islanders, they had to accept Japanese culture and customs or face dire consequences. As a result, Japanese culture and language is prevalent in Chamorro culture today such as removing one's footwear before entering a home. Today, the modern Chamorro comes from a very diverse background compared to that of his/her ancestors. Ancient customs are still commonplace such as great respect for elders and the giving of gifts to relatives and friends.
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Where do chamorros come from?
Chamorros come from the Northern Mariana Islands & Guam. The Chamorros of the Northern Marianas would rather refer to the Chamorros of Guam as "Guamanians" so as not to confuse themselves with each other. Gumanians also prefer to call themselves the Chamoru people.
What does the ifit tree represent to Guam?
It represents the strength of the Chamorros
Are Guam Pacific Islanders?
Yes we are, Chamorros are much like Hawaiians
What statement asbout violeta chamorros presidency is true?
She was Central America's First woman president.
Is there a school for only chamorros?
no but in some or most schools on Guam teach Chamorro such as Andersen elementary/middle school as an elective.
What has the author Mary C Stevens written?
Mary C. Stevens has written: 'Marjory with the Chamorros' -- subject(s): Fiction
What is Guam?
Guam is an unincorporated organized territory of the US. The indigenous people are called Chamorros. The main languages are Chamorro and English. The people are US citizens.
What is another name for guamainian?
The term Guamanian is referring to someone from the country of Guam. Within the country local people will refer to themselves as Chamorros instead of Guamanian.
Is Guam a fruit?
Guam is not a fruit nor a country. It is part of U.S territory. Guam is an island. Their language is Chamorro, but English is spoken more. We are called Guamanians or Chamorros.
Are chamorros Asian?
Chamorros are not Asians. Chamorros are Pacific Islanders. The idea of being an Asian (more specifically South East Asia) goes back to the history of the Orient: the Silk Road, caravans, Marco Polo, and Ferdinand Magellan are all indicative of the Orient. Trade for spices and silk (orient) with silver and gold (western world). During this time, Guam was simply a supply station for the Spanish and not a trading center. On the otherhand, the Phillippines is considered part of the Spice Islands that traded with Spain. Therefore, they are considered part of the Orient. At one time, the politically correct word for a person from the orient was "oriental". Today, this word is not used. Today we say, "Asian".
Guahan i tano man qhamorro statement from us Guam quarter that you got recently thanks chari?
"Guahan, i tano i man Chamorro" translates to: "Guam, the land of Chamorros(people of Guam)".
What has the author Vicki L Torsch written?
Vicki L. Torsch has written: 'THE ELDERLY EXPERIENCE AMONG THE CHAMORROS OF GUAM' -- subject(s): Anthropology, Cultural, Cultural Anthropology, Gerontology, Health Sciences, Nursing, Nursing Health Sciences
