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People
The people of Inarajan today are mostly all related to one another,
and tend to be the same families that have lived here for generations.
Yet transportation and employment opportunites are bringing some changes
to the lifestyle of Inarajan's inhabitants.
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Village
Inarajan Village proper is a Preservation Trust area, and efforts are
made to restore and preserve the old homes that are there. Judy
shares her vision for how these homes could be revitalized.
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Community
Judy discusses the nature of community in Inarajan, and the need
for community members to be active. Anne reflects on aspects
of the revival of Chamorro culture over the past few decades.
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Re-planting
Gef Pa'go village has become an important component to cultural preservation
in Inarajan. Judy tells us about the development and activities
of this new cultural village, and shares her vision for the revitalization
of Inarajan.
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Sacred Sites
St. Joseph's church and the fiestas that are held at Inarajan remain
focal points of the spiritual life of the community. We hear about the
two fiestas that are held in honor of the two different St. Josephs,
and how these relate to Chamorro cultural values.
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Farewell
As we leave Inarajan, our guides share with us their parting thoughts
about life, education, and the preservation of Chamorro culture.
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