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Vibrant Culture, People Mt VOLUME 15 NO. 12 AUGUST 9 – AUGUST 15, 2019 SUBMIT STORIES TO: [email protected] FACEBOOK.COM/STRIPESPACIFIC FREE INSIDE INFO CARVING A LONG-STANDING TRADITION ON GUAM PAGES 15-17 TAKE A DIP IN FRESHWATER POOLS PAGE 19 Guam’s vibrant culture, people Mt. Jumullong Manglo PAGES 2 -4 PAGES 20-21 THE GUAM BREWERY TAP HOUSE PAGE 22 Photos courtesy of Guam Visitors Bureau 2 STRIPES GUAM A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION AUGUST 9 − AUGUST 15, 2019 Max D. Lederer Jr. Publisher Lt. Col. Richard E. McClintic Commander Guam’s vibrant culture, people Joshua M Lashbrook GUAM VISITORS BUREAU Harbor in December 1941. For the next Chief of Staff three years, Guam was the only U.S. ter- Michael Davidson uam, the largest and southern- ritory occupied by Japanese forces until Revenue Director most of the Mariana Islands the Americans returned in 1944 to re- Chris Verigan chain, has a unique and com- Engagement Director claim the island. plex cultural history. Located Marie Woods The political maneuverings after Gin the Western Pacific in the geographic Publishing and Media Design Director World War II and the post-war buildup Chris Carlson region known as Micronesia, Guam is led to even more expansion of U.S. mili- Publishing and Media Design Manager well known for its strategic military and tary interests in Guam and the rest of Mi- Eric Lee economic position between Asia and the cronesia, with Guam becoming a hub for Advertising and Circulation Manager North American continent, but is less economic and commercial development. Monte Dauphin Guam Area Manager known for its remarkable history and re- The easing of military restrictions for Kentaro Shimura silient people. entering Guam and the establishment of Production Manager Inhabited for thousands of years, ar- a local, civilian government, have made Rie Miyoshi chaeological evidence indicates that the the island an ideal place for people from Engagement Manager Marianas Islands were one of the first all over the world to visit, go to school, Denisse Rauda places to be settled by seafaring peoples, Publishing and Media Design Editor find jobs or pursue a variety of economic possibly from the Maritime Southeast Publishing and Media Design Writers interests. ChiHon Kim Asia area, over 4,000 years ago. The Mar- Today, in addition to its inviting Shoji Kudaka iana Islands appear to have been contin- beaches, elegant hotels and great bar- Takahiro Takiguchi uously occupied by people who shared gains, Guam has another vital attraction Layout Designers Ayako Kamio the same culture and language that even- – its unique culture. The traditions and Yukiyo Oda tually became known as Chamorro. customs of Guam’s proud island heri- Yuko Okazaki Kayoko Shimoda Guam’s history is also one of multi- tage thrive, despite invading conquerors, Multimedia Consultants colonialism, with the last 400 years of wars and epidemics, and changing gov- Max Genao Doug Johnson Guam’s history marked by administra- ernments. Forged from a neolithic foun- Brian Jones Jason Lee tions of three different colonial powers: Hans Simpson Chae Pang Yi dation and molded by historical events, Gianni Youn Robert Zuckerman Spain, the United States and Japan. Guam’s living culture has expanded into Graphic Designers The ceding of Guam to the United a vibrant, modern way of life. Kenichi Ogasawara Yosuke Tsuji States as an unincorporated territory af- Since the 17th century, Catholic Sales Support Kazumi Hasegawa Hiromi Isa ter the Spanish-American War in 1898 in- churches have been the center of village Ichiro Katayanagi Yoko Noro troduced Chamorros to democratic prin- activities. Even today, every village has Yoichi Okazaki Yusuke Sato ciples of government and the modern Chae Yon Son Saori Tamanaha Photos courtesy of its patron saint whose feast day is cel- Distributors Guam Visitors Bureau American lifestyle, while keeping them ebrated with an elaborate fiesta, which Joe Guzman subjects of a sometimes-oppressive U.S. the entire island is invited to attend. John Wesley Naval administration. Family groups still hold christening par- For feedback and inquiries, Guam also had a unique position in ties, weddings, novenas, funerals, and contact [email protected] World War II, when Japan invaded the To place an ad, call 355-5160 guam.stripes.com/contact island shortly after the attack on Pearl SEE PEOPLE ON PAGE 4 AUGUST 9 − AUGUST 15, 2019 A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION STRIPES GUAM 3 4 STRIPES GUAM A STARS AND STRIPES COMMUNITY PUBLICATION AUGUST 9 − AUGUST 15, 2019 Guam’s seven historical eras 2,000 BC – 1668: Ancient Guam 3HRSOHÀUVWDUULYHGRQ*XDPDQGWKHUHVWRI WKH 0DULDQD ,VODQGV SUREDEO\ IURP 6RXWK- HDVW$VLDSRVVLEO\LQPDQ\ZDYHVRYHUPDQ\ \HDUV7KHVHSHRSOHHYROYHGLQWRWKH&KDP- RUURSHRSOHZLWKWKHLURZQGLVWLQFWODQJXDJH DQGZD\RIOLIH 1668 – 1898: Spanish Era 6WDUWLQJ ZLWK WKH DUULYDO RI )DWKHU 6DQ 9L- WRUHV*XDPZDVFRORQL]HGE\6SDLQXQWLOWKH 6SDQLVK$PHULFDQ:DU 1898 – 1941: U.S. Naval Era 7KH861DY\UXOHG*XDPIURPWKHHQGRI WKH6SDQLVK$PHULFDQ:DUXSXQWLOWKH-DSD- QHVHLQYDVLRQRI*XDPRQ'HF7KH PEOPLE: Families &KDPRUURVSHWLWLRQHGIRU86FLWL]HQVKLSIRU WKHÀUVWWLPHLQ Guams cornerstone CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 ’ cultural presentations. 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