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Areas
Rufo takes us on a tour of the place names and regions
of Inarajan, explaining the upland and lowland areas. The problem of
building on the floodplains is discussed.
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Winds
Typhoons are the major wind phenomenon affecting Guam, which
sits in a part of the Pacific known as "Typhoon Alley." Several
of our guides reflect on the good and bad of typhoons, and share stories
about these powerful storms.
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Rains
A look at the seasonal cycle on Guam, and Chamorro attitudes towards
rains. The Chamorro calendar is presented, comparing their 13 months
to the Western calendar and the cycle of rains.
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The Forest
Rufo, Anne and Bill
discuss the important cultural values associated with the forest, including
respect for the taotaomo'na who dwell there. Ben,
Jeff and John explain the deforestation
that is apparent on the mountains.
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Water
Ben, Joe and Rufo
discuss the values and usage of water in Inarajan, while Therese
and Tan Floren tell stories about swimming and catching
fish and shrimp.
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Planting
Inarajan has traditionally been a strong agricultural region. Rufo
and Tan Floren talk about traditional agricultural practices,
and Jeff and John discuss recent innovations
in food production.
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