SBCS Celebrates Chamorro Day 2010 With Fun-Filled Activities

March 11, 2010 • Chamorro Day 2010 celebration started in the morning with the flag raising and student’s reciting of Inifresi or the Guam Pledge in the courtyard.  After which, Dr. Bernadita Camacho Dungca, author of the Inifresi, gave inspiring words and also shared some life experiences to the students.  The whole morning was filled with activities such as Local Arts and Crafts Displays, Artifact and Vendors Exhibit, Weaving Demonstration, Carabao Rides for the kids, Coconut Husking and Grinding Competition for Faculty and Staff, Rope Weaving Competition, Basket Weaving Competition, Hat Weaving Competition, Reading of Chamorro Myths and Legends and Local Artist singing Chamorro Music.

The celebration culminated in the gym with a dance medley by the students, faculty and staff.  Everyone had a great time dancing to their favorite music from 1940s to the present.

SBCS celebrates Chamorro Day 2010

Chamorro Day

Schedule of Activities & Events

08:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Local Arts and Crafts Displays and Vendors, Proa Exhibit, Weaving Demonstration, Artifact, Exhibit
08:00 AM – 11:00 AM – Carabao Rides for the kids, Elementary Grade Activities and Events
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM – Coconut Husking and Grinding Competition (Faculty and Staff)
09:00 AM – 09:30 AM – Rope Weaving Competition
09:30 AM – 10:30 AM – Basket Weaving Competition
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM – Hat Weaving Competition
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Reading of Chamorro Myths and Legends
01:00 PM – 02:20 PM – Students Dance Medley 1940s to Present