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The Fiesta--How It Started

In an interview with Baldobino Taitague and Jose Torres, the duo describe the origins of village fiestas and the expectations for both the families and village to perform during the festivities.

The Belen

James Nanguata and Donna McManus interview Francis (Dedang) Reyes and learn how to build a belen.

Bonelos Dagu

James Nanguata and Vivian Jean Perez learn how to make bonelos dagu from Mrs. Gogue, who lives in Merizo. This section is a photo essay of what they learned.

Felis Noche Buena

A descriptive essay about the Christmas Eve and Christmas festivities on Guam, based on the childhood memories of Rita Barcinas.

Candid Hima and Candid Basu Preparation

Jesse San Nicolas, Frances Sablan, and Timothy Quitugua visit the home of Mr. Juan San Nicolas and his wife, Mrs. Josefina San Nicolas. There, the couple educate their visitors about the earlier forms of lighting used on Guam before the use of…

Let's Make Coconut Oil

Two students speak with Mr. Juan San Nicolas, who is a resident of the village of Inarajan, and learn how to make coconut oil. From their interview, the two students created a photo essay of what they had learned.

Mr. Concepcion Demonstrates Home Utensils

Jeff Chargualaf and Benny Crisostomo interview Merizo resident, Tomas Concepcion, about his knowledge or traditional home utensils and how he makes them.

The list of utensils Mr. Concepcion creates as, as follows:

Cheop (basket)
Metati Yan Mano…

INTRODUCTION

A brief introduction to 1978 Antigo. In this introduction, Antigo is presented as both an answer to unasked questions and a belief. It is through Antigo that the Guam Teacher Corps, the students of Inarajan Junior high, and the community come…

COVER

A traditional hut sits on top of eight latte stones in front of a building. This building can be assumed to be a school. There is a young banana tree and lusong (motar) to the right of the hut. The majority of the image if in black and white, with…

The Old Ways

An introduction into Antigo, its purpose, and the team of people who put their hard work and energy into creating Antigo. Accompanying the two-page blurb are the signatures of the individuals involved.