The Chamorro people (/ tʃɑːˈmɔːroʊ, tʃə -/; [4][5] also CHamoru[6]) are the Indigenous people of the Mariana Islands, politically divided between the United States territory of Guam and the …

4 days ago · Our Heritage Land, lineage, traditions and legacies [of the CHamoru people]. Ancient CHamorus/Chamorros referred to themselves as taotao tåno, or people of the land. This …

Aug 15, 2017 · It was 500 years ago, in 1521, when Ferdinand Magellan’s ships, weary and hungry, pulled up to this island, beginning 300 years of Spanish conquest. Nowadays most …

Chamorro, indigenous people of Guam. The ancestors of the Chamorro are thought to have come to the Mariana Islands from insular Southeast Asia (Indonesia and the Philippines) about 1600 …

Around 4,000 years ago, humans first made their way to Guam. These intrepid explorers were the Chamorro people, who became Guam’s original inhabitants. Today, the rich Chamorro culture …

Jun 29, 2024 · While archeological evidence supports the idea that the Marianas may have been settled as early as 3,500 years ago by people from Island Southeast Asia (modern day …

The Chamorro (also CHamoru) people are the indigenous inhabitants of the Mariana Islands, politically divided between the United States Territory of Guam and the encompassing …

Feb 26, 2024 · The origins of the Chamorro people trace back to ancient seafaring migrations across the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean. Scholars believe that the Chamorros are …

Aug 13, 2024 · Ancient CHamoru clans managed their own affairs and no single clan or leader extended their authority over other clans and villages. Historians often cite this feature of …

For a small country, Guam is jam-packed with history. Learn all about the Chamorro peoples history and culture and plan your next trip today!