Chamorros Rediscover Ancient Culture Through Canoe-building – …
Since 2009, Ypao Beach has been ground zero for the building of ancient Chamorro canoe replicas, as well as a massive Guma Latte, or canoe house. Though the house is still in …
Agad’na: Canoe Builders - Guampedia
Aug 13, 2024 · Ancient CHamorus had at least six types of canoes: sakman, leklek, duding, duduli, panga and galaide. The sakman was the largest and most impressive, regularly measuring more than 40 feet, some reportedly holding a …
9 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About the Chamorro People
- The Chamorros’ Journey to Guam Was an Extraordinary One. Archaeological evidence …
- The Chamorro Were Skilled Seagoers Who Traveled via Sailing Canoes. Early European …
- The Chamorro People Settled All of the Mariana Islands, Not Just Guam. Geographically, …
- The Ancient Chamorro Displayed Two Major Differences from Other Cultures in Oceania. …
- The Ancient Chamorro Stained Their Teeth as a Sign of Beauty. Every culture has its own …
Sakman - Wikipedia
The sakman were the very first Pacific outrigger boats encountered by Europeans. The Venetian scholar Antonio Pigafetta, who was part of Ferdinand Magellan's 1519–1522 circumnavigation, mistakenly described the outrigger hull as a "small boat fastened astern". Magellan's crew were impressed by the ships' speed, maneuverability, and their ability to reverse directions. They were the first accounts that described the sakman as "flying." Further accounts by the Spanish descri…
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RESTORING TRADITIONAL SEAFARING AND NAVIGATION IN …
The Chamorro proas, so impressed Magellan, that he named Guam and the nearby islands, Islas de los Latinas (The Islands of the Lateen Sails). Unfortunately, he later changed the name to …
Ancient CHamoru Fishing Practices - Guampedia
Aug 7, 2024 · But the most extraordinary fishing done by the ancient CHamorus was from their sailing canoes in the open ocean for mahimahi, marlin and sailfish, swordfish, tuna, and wahoo. Flying fishes (gaga in CHamoru) were …
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Historic Context - The Chamorro Flying Proa - 500 Sails
In the 16th and 17th centuries, Europeans who came to the Chamorro Islands marveled at what they saw - hundreds of sailing canoes would meet their ships at sea, surrounding them, sailing circles around them at speeds that were 2 to 3 …
Sakman: The Legend of the Flying Canoe
For thousands of years, the indigenous people of the Marianas, the CHamorus, designed and sailed this legendary vessel, earning worldwide recognition. However, after enduring centuries of colonization and cultural devastation, the …
Canoeing in the Pacific Ocean and learning about the Chamora
"Guma Sakman" refers to a traditional Chamorro canoe house or boat house in the indigenous culture of the Chamorro people of Guam and the Northern Mariana Is...
Ancient CHamorus sailed canoes such as the sakman
Aug 22, 2022 · Ancient CHamorus sailed canoes such as the sakman to travel for fishing, networking, and trade. They may have traveled as far as the Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan. You can see this replica of the Sakman in …
