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House of Tåga: A CHamoru Legend from Tinian

Send a textOn the island of Tinian in the Northern Mariana Islands, one ancient latte stone still stands—fifteen feet of coral limestone raised centuries ago.In this episode, we revisit the CHamoru legend of Chief Tåga, the Måga’låhi said to have built twelve towering pillars without steel, without machines, and without surrendering his people’s connection to the land.This is a story of strength, fear, balance, and endurance.The pillars fell.One remains.And in its shade, so do we.--Show notes--Thank you to Guampedia for your abundance of resources and sharing them with the community. Visit Guampedia.com to learn more about this story.House of Taga: https://www.guampedia.com/taga/Ancient Latte Stones: https://www.guampedia.com/latte/Kantan Chamorrita signing: https://www.guampedia.com/kantan-chamorita-2/Birds of Guam audio: https://www.guampedia.com/a-native-forest-birds-of-guam/

Låna's Pregnancy: Told by Påle' Eric Forbes

Send a textRound belly or point belly? What happens when your pregnancy shows both? Check out this short CHamoru story told by Påle' Eric Forbes.Read more stories by Påle' Eric Forbes: https://paleric.blogspot.com/

Kolas Tambot: Told by Påle' Eric Forbes

Send a textFrom the legend of Juan Malo to Kolas Tambot’s confessional sleight of hand,  tricksters turns humor into a tool of resistance. Short story told by Påle' Eric Forbes.Read more stories by Påle' Eric Forbes: https://paleric.blogspot.com/

Taotao Tåsi: Part 8 On Da Island

Send us Fan MailHafa adai and welcome to Taotao Tåsi 🌅 People of the Ocean 👋🤙This is the conclusion, Part 8 On Da Island 🇬🇺🇲🇵. If you're new here, start at Part 1 On Da Beach 🏝️The Taotao Tåsi series takes us on a voyage through the Pacific Ocean with Palu Larry Raigetal, a traditional master navigator of the sea. What happens when a whisper you've heard your entire life suddenly speaks with clarity? The journey home isn't always a physical one—sometimes it's a reconnection with the culture that has been calling you all along.--Support Palu Larry's nonprofit organization Waa'geyRead more about Micronesian cultures at Guampedia.comCheck out the Sea Grant program that supports Palu Larry teaches at the University of Guahån (Guam)

Taotao Tåsi: Part 7 In Da Marianas

Send a textHafa adai and welcome to Taotao Tåsi 🌅 People of the Ocean 👋🤙This is Part 7 In Da Marianas 🇬🇺🇲🇵. If you're new here, start at Part 1 On Da Beach 🏝️The Taotao Tåsi series takes us on a voyage through the Pacific Ocean with Palu Larry Raigetal, a traditional master navigator of the sea. Across the vast Pacific, where deep blue waters shift to brilliant turquoise, lies a story of cultural reconnection that speaks to anyone who's ever longed for home. This voyage reveals how indigenous knowledge systems and Western education can complement each other, creating pathways for cultural reconnection and identity affirmation.--Tracks provided by Sabyu, from the Navigator EPSupport Palu Larry's nonprofit organization Waa'geyRead more about Micronesian cultures at Guampedia.comCheck out the Sea Grant program that supports Palu Larry teaches at the University of Guahån (Guam)