Marianas Alliance for Growth of Islanders

Chamorro Dance, Song, & Chant August 23, 2024 2-5pm

Dinner hour is from 5-6 PM, featuring live music from Candyman. Dinner boxes are available for $10.00, which include:

Full hoagie sandwich (smoked turkey)
Individual condiment packet (Dijon Mustard and Mayonnaise)
Dinner salad (Italian dressing)
Seedless grapes
Baby carrots with portioned ranch dressing
Cookies
Cold bottled water
Dinner napkins and a dinner fork will be provided.

If you require a special meal, there is an option for a full summer salad instead of a hoagie sandwich. The summer salad includes:

Baby spinach
Micro greens
Fresh sliced strawberries
Mandarin orange
Walnuts (portioned cup)
Raspberry vinaigrette
Please email us at info@marianasfestival.com to substitute for this option.

Dinner

<div style="border:none;outline:0px;color:rgb(0, 6, 36);font-family:Madefor, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Helvetica, Arial, メイリオ, meiryo, &quot;ヒラギノ角ゴ pro w3&quot;, &quot;hiragino kaku gothic pro&quot;, sans-serif;font-size:16px;font-style:normal;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-caps:normal;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:normal;orphans:2;text-align:start;text-indent:0px;text-transform:none;widows:2;word-spacing:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;white-space:pre-wrap;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration-thickness:initial;text-decoration-style:initial;text-decoration-color:initial;box-sizing:inherit">Join us for a unique workshop featuring distinguished figures in CHamoru Dance. Certified CHamoru Traditional Arts Instructors: Fafa’na’gue, Saina Eric Joel Reyes and Fafa’na’gue, Saina Rosemary Mantanona and Saina Joel Larimer. Our instructors began their cultural journeys studying CHamoru dance, songs, chants, and weaving under the Master of CHamoru Dance, Frank Rabon, as members of Taotao Tano'. With over three decades of experience, Saina Eric Reyes, a renowned "Fafa’na’gue," founded Guma Taotao Taga and has been instrumental in uniting over 300 CHamoru practitioners into “Guma’ San Lagu.” His expertise spans CHamoru song, dance, and chant, and he has showcased his talents globally at prominent events and through viral media successes. With over three decades of experience as well, Saina Rosemary Mantanona, also a certified "Fafa’na’gue," has dedicated her career to preserving CHamoru traditions through Guma Imahen Taotao Tano' in San Diego. Her extensive work includes cultural performances, educational outreach, and community mentorship, enriching the cultural landscape with her knowledge in dance, songs, chants, and weaving. Saina Joel Larimer has been teaching Bailan Chamorro and other aspects of Chamorro culture since 1996 and has been a student of the Chamorro culture all of his life. He founded Guma' Imahe in 2012 and he spends his life teaching and sharing the CHamoru culture through dance, chant, song, and language. This includes bringing in other instructors from different disciplines of CHamoru arts to share their expertise, working with other cultural organizations, and community service. For the love and preservation of our CHamoru heritage and islands, Saina Joel teaches so that our people remember our history and join the CHamoru way of celebrating life. At this workshop, attendees will have the exceptional opportunity to learn directly from these seasoned CHamoru Arts Instructors, gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience in preserving and celebrating CHamoru heritage. Don’t miss this chance to be taught by experts whose dedication and passion continue to inspire and elevate CHamoru culture.</div>

Buenas yan Håfa Adai, Thank you for registering for our upcoming workshop! This email serves as your event ticket. Please remember that all ticket holders must present their tickets upon entry. You have the option to either print your ticket or present this digital version at the event. For your convenience, all the details about this event are available on our website. We encourage you to visit the site to stay informed and prepared for the workshop. Important Reminder: Each attendee must complete the release form prior to attending the workshop. Kindly email your completed forms to <a href="mailto:info@marianasfestival.com" style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">info@marianasfestival.com</a>. Forms are located on the workshop page at <a style="color:inherit;text-decoration:inherit;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit">www.marianasfestival.com</a> Please submit the appropriate adult or minor form.  We look forward to seeing you at the event. Si Yu'os Ma'åse (Thank you)!

<div>Join us for a unique workshop featuring distinguished figures in CHamoru Dance. Certified CHamoru Traditional Arts Instructors: Fafa’na’gue, Saina Eric Joel Reyes and Fafa’na’gue, Saina Rosemary Mantanona and Saina Joel Larimer. Our instructors began their cultural journeys studying CHamoru dance, songs, chants, and weaving under the Master of CHamoru Dance, Frank Rabon, as members of Taotao Tano'. With over three decades of experience, Saina Eric Reyes, a renowned "Fafa’na’gue," founded Guma Taotao Taga and has been instrumental in uniting over 300 CHamoru practitioners into “Guma’ San Lagu.” His expertise spans CHamoru song, dance, and chant, and he has showcased his talents globally at prominent events and through viral media successes. With over three decades of experience as well, Saina Rosemary Mantanona, also a certified "Fafa’na’gue," has dedicated her career to preserving CHamoru traditions through Guma Imahen Taotao Tano' in San Diego. Her extensive work includes cultural performances, educational outreach, and community mentorship, enriching the cultural landscape with her knowledge in dance, songs, chants, and weaving. Saina Joel Larimer has been teaching Bailan Chamorro and other aspects of Chamorro culture since 1996 and has been a student of the Chamorro culture all of his life. He founded Guma' Imahe in 2012 and he spends his life teaching and sharing the CHamoru culture through dance, chant, song, and language. This includes bringing in other instructors from different disciplines of CHamoru arts to share their expertise, working with other cultural organizations, and community service. For the love and preservation of our CHamoru heritage and islands, Saina Joel teaches so that our people remember our history and join the CHamoru way of celebrating life. At this workshop, attendees will have the exceptional opportunity to learn directly from these seasoned CHamoru Arts Instructors, gaining invaluable insights and hands-on experience in preserving and celebrating CHamoru heritage. Don’t miss this chance to be taught by experts whose dedication and passion continue to inspire and elevate CHamoru culture.</div>

Marianas Alliance for Growth of Islanders

Traditional Chamorro Dance, Song, and Chant

7825 NE 130th Ave

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Chamorro Dance, Song, & Chant August 23, 2024 2-5pm

free

Dinner

$10