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Robert O'Brien POW
Robert O'Brien, born in 1908 in New York, came to Guam in the 1930s with the U.S. Navy and survived four years in a prisoner of war camp in Zentsuji, Japan. read more
Techa
A techa is a traditional Catholic prayer leader. Skilled techas rhythmically direct others through meaningful experiences of prayer. read more
Chenchule'
Chenchule' is the intricate system of reciprocity at the heart of Chamorro society. It is rooted in the core value of inafa’maolek. read more
Healers and Medicines
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From the hålomtåno’ (jungle)
The suruhånu and suruhåna use plants and natural materials to make medicines. It is believed that they are the only ones who can take these plants from the hålomtåno’ (jungle) without incurring the wrath of the taotaomo’na.
David Castro/Guahan Magazine
