mackenzie K. Southern Hemisphere Blog

Guam is apart of the Pacific Islands in the French Polynisian areas. Here are some facts about their culture, art, and music! English is the native language of the region where the local people trust on individualism and mutual understanding and are aware of their private property rights. The people are generally open hearted in nature, and treasure their family members thereby abiding by the rules set by the elder ones.Culture: The native culture is apparently evident from the local dance of the region, from the navigation that takes place within the sea, from the exclusive cuisines and local games like batu, chonka, estuleks and bayogu and lastly from the fusion of songs and fashion statements.Art: Handicraft is something, which the local natives of Guam resort to. From weaving to hand crafting variety of items this place has enough to offer as far as shopping is concerned. Watch out for the plaited works of pandanus leaf baskets, to food containers, from hats woven naturally to loom-woven products like the hibiscus designed fiber skirts, from burial blankets to body embellishments made of beads and shell necklaces, from bracelets to combs designed from the tortoise shellsMusic: The state song of this region, which became popular in this region is "Guam Hymn" sung by Ramon Sablan that was accepted by public in 1919. Flora Baza Quan became renowned as the "Queen of Chamorro Music" in this region. Now you know a little bit more about Guam!