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Indigenous people of the Mariana Islands
The Chamorro people (/tʃɑːˈmɔːroʊ, tʃə-/; also Chamoru) are the Indigenous people of the Mariana Islands, politically divided between the United States
Chamorro_people
Austronesian language of Guam and the Mariana Islands
Chamorro is an Austronesian language spoken by about 58,000 people, numbering about 25,800 on Guam and about 32,200 in the Northern Mariana Islands and
Chamorro_language
Time zone for Guam and Northern Mariana Islands
S. territories of Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands, where the Chamorro people are the original inhabitants. Since Daylight Saving Time (DST) is not
Chamorro_Time_Zone
Ethnic groups of Austronesian peoples
classified as Micronesian include the Carolinians (Northern Mariana Islands), Chamorros (Guam & Northern Mariana Islands), Chuukese, Mortlockese, Namonuito, Paafang
Micronesians
Micronesian ethnic group
the native Chamorros. The Refaluwasch are Durums mixed and have the same lineages with Remathau on the outer islands of Yap. Some of the people on the islands
Carolinian_people
Topics referred to by the same term
Look up chamorro or Chamorro in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Chamorro may refer to: Chamorro people, the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands in
Chamorro
with a population of 44,943 in 2010. The Indigenous people of Guam are known as the Chamorro people, and are the largest ethnic group in Guam. This group
Demographics_of_Guam
Subregion of Oceania
Chamorro people had no apparent knowledge of people outside of their island group. A Portuguese account of the same voyage suggests that the Chamorro
Micronesia
Era of civil unrest
Spanish–Chamorro Wars, also known as the Chamorro Wars and the Spanish–Chamorro War, refer to the late seventeenth century unrest among the Chamorros of the
Spanish–Chamorro_Wars
sources as flying proas, are traditional sailing outrigger boats of the Chamorro people of the Northern Marianas. They are characterized by a single outrigger
Sakman
Historical building supports
ancient Chamorro people, they are found throughout most of the Mariana Islands. In modern times, the latte stone is seen as a sign of Chamorro identity
Latte_stone
Concentration camp in Guam in 1944 managed by the Japanese Imperial Army
4 km) stretch of the Ylig River near Yona. Over 10,000 of the native Chamorro people were forcibly marched to the camp in the rain and forced to survive
Manenggon
U.S. territory in Micronesia
an independent branch of the Malayo-Polynesian language family. The Chamorro people settled Guam and the Mariana islands approximately 3,500 years ago
Guam
Chamoru writer and educator (born 1980)
poet, essayist, former university professor, and publisher from the Chamorro people, born in Mongmong-Toto-Maite, Guam Island. His poetry has received
Craig_Santos_Perez
American Samoan sprinter (born 2006)
February 10, 2006) is an American Samoan sprinter. She is of Samoan and Chamorro descent from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), making
Filomenaleonisa_Iakopo
American rapper and singer (born 1974)
Paul Joshua "Sonny" Sandoval (born May 16, 1974) is an American rapper and singer who is the lead vocalist and a founding member of nu metal band P.O.D
Sonny_Sandoval
of Chamorro Affairs (Chamorro: Depattamenton I Kaohao Guinahan Chamorro) is an agency of the government of Guam dealing with the Chamorro people and
Guam Department of Chamorro Affairs
Guam_Department_of_Chamorro_Affairs
Second Filipino saint and Martyr
scholarly research for his involvement in the Spanish–Chamorro Wars, where the indigenous Chamorro peoples were brutally decimated through colonization and
Pedro_Calungsod
Portuguese explorer (1480–1521)
met by native Chamorro people who came aboard the ships and took items such as rigging, knives, and a ship's boat. The Chamorro people may have thought
Ferdinand_Magellan
American beauty pageant winner
Arizona in Miss USA 2010. Bell was born and raised in Barrigada, Guam, to a Chamorro mother and a father of Native American, West Indian and African American
Brittany_Bell
with the early arrival around 2000 BC of Austronesian people known today as the Chamorro Peoples. The Chamorus then developed a "pre-contact" society,
History_of_Guam
Philippine water buffalo
century. They have also acquired great cultural significance to the Chamorro people and are considered the unofficial national animal of Guam. The term
Carabao
Spanish missionary (1627–1672)
circles due to their role in the Spanish–Chamorro Wars, as well as the colonization and genocide of the Chamorro people. A son of a nobleman, he was baptized
Diego_Luis_de_San_Vitores
Medical condition
uncertain etiology endemic to the Chamorro people of the island of Guam in Micronesia. Lytigo and bodig are Chamorro language words for two different manifestations
Lytico-bodig_disease
President of Nicaragua from 1990 to 1997
Violeta Barrios Torres de Chamorro (Spanish pronunciation: [bjoˈleta ˈβarjos ˈtores de tʃaˈmoro]; 18 October 1929 – 14 June 2025) was a Nicaraguan politician
Violeta_Chamorro
American politician
1959 – July 6, 2003), also known as Angel L.G. Santos, or Anghet, was a Chamorro rights activist and Guamanian politician. Santos served as a Senator in
Angel_Santos
Type of multihull sailboat
when tacking. It is most famously used for the sakman ships of the Chamorro people of the Northern Marianas, which were known as the "flying proas" for
Proa
American football player (born 1993)
legally adopted him the following year. His mother, Vanessa, is Chamorro (the indigenous people of the Mariana Islands), was born in Fort Lewis, Washington
Zach_Banner
Chamorro businesswoman
Ignacia Bordallo Butler (died 1993) was a Chamorro businesswoman and entrepreneur from Guam who introduced Coca-Cola to the island with her husband Chester
Ignacia_Bordallo_Butler
Subgroup of the Chuukic–Pohnpeic family of the Austronesian language family
also speak their own language distinct from the historically native Chamorro people. Sonsorol and Tobian (close enough to each other to often be considered
Chuukic_languages
Chemical compound
neurodegenerative disease of unknown origin that occurs exclusively in the Chamorro people of the island of Guam that has characteristics of both amyotrophic
Cycasin
United States Navy admiral
Biography portal Peter Aguon Gumataotao (born 1958) is the current director of the Daniel K. Inouye Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies (DKI APCSS)
Peter_Gumataotao
Culinary traditions of the Mariana Islands
is closely related, because it is linked by the traditions of the Chamorro people that inhabit this island chain. The northern Marianas had additional
Cuisine of the Mariana Islands
Cuisine_of_the_Mariana_Islands
Archipelago in the north-western Pacific Ocean
indigenous inhabitants are the Chamorro people. Archaeologists in 2013 reported findings which indicated that the people who first settled the Marianas
Mariana_Islands
Political movement seeking sovereignty for the island of Guam
The Chamorro Nation (Chamorro: Nasion Chamoru) is a political movement seeking sovereignty for the island of Guam, founded by Angel Leon Guerrero Santos
Chamorro_Nation
Guamanian politician
Tina Rose Muña Barnes (born August 24, 1962) is a Guamanian politician, currently serving her 7th term as a senator in the Guam Legislature. She formerly
Tina_Rose_Muña_Barnes
Humanoid figure of folklore
nunò sa punsó is taboo; people who step on them are believed to be cursed by the angered dwende within. The Chamorro people of the Marianas Islands tell
Duende
American politician (born 1990)
Japanese military personnel before native Chamorros, Shelton would smuggle medicine and medical supplies to local people in order to ensure their well-being
Amanda_Shelton
Governor of Guam from 1979 to 1983
Paul McDonald Calvo (July 25, 1934 – October 16, 2024) was a Guamanian politician who served as the third governor of Guam from 1979 to 1983. Before his
Paul_McDonald_Calvo
Guam politician (1930–2021)
Joe Taitano San Agustin (15 October 1930 – 15 April 2021) was a Guamanian politician, member of the Democratic Party of Guam. San Agustin served as Speaker
Joe_T._San_Agustin
Name list
The name Chamorro may be both a patronym and a matronym. In Spanish speaking countries, the patronym is usually followed by the matronym to more precisely
Pedro_Chamorro
American singer, actress, and author (born 1996)
on Guam, an unincorporated territory of the United States. She is of Chamorro, Italian, and Dutch descent, and is the daughter of Angela Terlaje Perez
Pia_Mia
U.S. territory flag
representing the United States, a gray latte stone representing the Chamorro people, and a multi-colored mwarmwar (floral wreath) representing the Carolinians
Flag of the Northern Mariana Islands
Flag_of_the_Northern_Mariana_Islands
Governor of Guam since 2019
Lourdes Aflague "Lou" Leon Guerrero (born November 8, 1950) is a Guamanian politician and former banking executive, lobbyist, and nurse who has served
Lou_Leon_Guerrero
Anthropologist
explore the overlapping territorial claims made by the Indigenous Chamorro people and the US military. In 2018 she joined the Board of the Northern Marianas
Theresa_H._Arriola
Preparation of betel leaf and areca nut
traditions. The betel nut chewing tradition of the Chamorro people of the Mariana Islands (Chamorro: pugua') prefer ripe (red) areca nuts. The betel nut
Betel_nut_chewing
Guamanian politician
Alicia Anne Garrido Limtiaco (born August 7, 1963) is a Guamanian politician and lawyer who served as United States Attorney for the Districts of Guam
Alicia_Limtiaco
Chamorro cake
The Chamorro people would often change the letter N to L in Spanish words, so it is known as both latiya and natiya. The traditional Chamorro diet did
Latiya_(dessert)
American actress
Boston University. Chamorro is a frequent media contributor and her expertise has been featured in Time, Forbes, Parents, People, Real Simple, The Week
Charissa_Chamorro
Guamanian politician (born 1966)
Frank Blas Aguon Jr. (born June 21, 1966) is a Guamanian politician and army lieutenant. A Democrat, he served in the Legislature of Guam from 1997 to
Frank_Aguon
Chamorro scholar, activist, and author
in 2010. His research focuses on the impact of colonization on the Chamorro people and the importance of the nation gaining independence. Bevacqua taught
Michael_Lujan_Bevacqua
Nicaraguan journalist (1924–1978)
Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal (23 September 1924 – 10 January 1978) was a Nicaraguan journalist and publisher. He was the editor of La Prensa, the only
Pedro Joaquín Chamorro Cardenal
Pedro_Joaquín_Chamorro_Cardenal
Proposals to admit a new state into the United States
Chamorro people of Guam, in which the three options would be statehood, independence, and free association. However, this referendum for the Chamorro
51st_state
U.S. territory flag
The shape of the emblem recalls the sling stones used by ancient Chamorro people. The landform in the background depicts the Two Lovers Point cliff
Flag_of_Guam
Guamanian politician, educator and historian
Pedro Cruz Sanchez (June 29, 1925 – August 16, 1987) also known as Doc Sanchez, was a Guamanian politician, educator and historian, was President of the
Pedro_C._Sanchez
Rick Makanaaloha Kiaʻimeaokekanaka San Nicolas is a Native Hawaiian and CHamoru master featherwork artist, educator, and cultural practitioner, raised
Rick_San_Nicolas
United States historic place
was the site of a massacre in 1944 by Japanese soldiers of 45 native Chamorro men and boys. The victims were from 15 to 76 years old, and were dressed
Chaqui'an_Massacre_Site
Guamanian politician
Regine Biscoe Lee (born December 1981) also known as Regine Lee, is an Asian and Pacific Islander community leader and currently serves as the president
Regine_Biscoe_Lee
Nicaraguan Contra (born 1931)
Édgar Chamorro Coronel (born 23 July 1931) is a Nicaraguan former politician and military officer. He was a leader of the Contras but later became a critic
Édgar_Chamorro
Subgenus of fig trees
In Guam, the Chamorro people believe in tales of taotaomona, duendes, and other spirits. Taotaomona are spirits of the ancient Chamorro that act as guardians
Banyan
American judge (born 1958)
Frances Marie Tydingco-Gatewood (born January 21, 1958) is an American attorney and jurist. She has served as chief judge of the federal District Court
Frances_Tydingco-Gatewood
Guamanian footballer
Mark Anthony Torres Chargualaf (born 3 January 1991) is a Guamanian footballer who plays as a defender. "Bhutan - Guam". AFCS. "Mark Chargualaf". National
Mark_Chargualaf
Democratic Party of Guam politician
Herminia Duenas Dierking (August 17, 1939 – March 24, 2008) was a Guamanian educator, a cabinet member of the Government of Guam, and a Democratic Party
Herminia_D._Dierking
Philippine ethnolinguistic family group
martyred in Guam during their mission to preach Christianity to the Chamorro people. By the end of the 19th century, the Spanish Empire weakened after
Visayans
Former First Lady of Guam (1944–2021)
Portland, a Catholic university in Oregon. Ada was a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities and served as the executive director of the Guam Developmental
Rosanne_Santos_Ada
Northern Mariana Islands politician (born 1957)
Heinz Sablan Hofschneider (born July 1, 1957) is a politician from the Northern Mariana Islands. Hofschneider served as the Speaker of the Northern Mariana
Heinz_Hofschneider
Guamanian politician
Telena Monique Cruz Nelson (born September 25, 1980) also known as Telena Nelson, was a Democratic senator in the 36th Guam Legislature. A member of the
Telena_Cruz_Nelson
Guam peace activist
Siobhon Rumurang McManus is a Palauan-Chamorro teacher and peace activist based in Guam. In 2017 she led opposition to the construction of a new missile
Siobhon_McManus
Topics referred to by the same term
Fernando Chamorro may refer to: Fernando Chamorro Alfaro, 19th century Nicaraguan general Fernando "El Negro" Chamorro, Nicaraguan rebel fighting both
Fernando_Chamorro
Monolithic statues on Easter Island
ahu traditions likely evolved. Taotao Mona, ancestor spirits of the Chamorro people in Micronesia Tiki, carvings of the legendary first man among the Māori
Moai
Guamanian politician and businessman (born 1973)
Lions Club of Guam. He previously served as Chairman of the Department of Chamorro Affairs Board of Trustees, Guam Historic Preservation Review Board, Guam
Josh_Tenorio
American lawyer (born 1952/53)
Edward Eladio Manibusan (born 1952/1953) is a Northern Mariana Islander attorney and politician serving as the first elected Attorney General of the Northern
Edward_Manibusan
Northern Mariana Islander politician (born 1955)
an independent. In the CNMI's first federal election, fewer than 13,000 people registered to vote in the election, and 79 percent of those who registered
Gregorio_Sablan
Guamanian-American politician (born 1962)
member of the Guam Legislature from 2019 to 2023. Moylan is one of two Chamorro members of Congress, alongside Kimberlyn King-Hinds. Moylan graduated from
James_Moylan
Northern Marianan politician (born 1979)
elected to that post in 2014. Torres was born on August 6, 1979, to a Chamorro family in Garapan, then part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands
Ralph_Torres
Guamanian politician
Ignacio Perez Quitugua (February 7, 1909 – October 15, 1973) was a Guamanian politician, serving 2 terms in the Guam Legislature. Ignacio P. Quitugua was
Ignacio_P._Quitugua
Guam politician
Francis Edward Borja Santos is a Guamanian businessman, educator and former politician who currently works as the vice-chairman and chair of Finance Committee
Francis_E._Santos
Democratic Party of Guam politician (1925–2022)
Joaquin Camacho Arriola (December 25, 1925 – May 4, 2022) was an American attorney and Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Arriola served as a
Joaquin_C._Arriola
Guam politician
Pilar C. Lujan is a former Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Lujan served as Senator in the Guam Legislature for 6 consecutive terms, from 1983
Pilar_C._Lujan
Guamanian politician (born 1940)
Thomas V. Camacho Tanaka (born August 7, 1940) is a Republican politician from Guam, previous Speaker of the territorial Senate from 1979 to 1983, and
Tommy_Tanaka
Cecilia Cruz Bamba (November 1934 - September 29, 1986) was an indigenous Chamorro woman from Guam who was a senator, businesswoman and community leader.
Cecilia_Cruz_Bamba
American politician
Vicente Cabrera "Ben" Pangelinan ((1955-10-22)October 22, 1955 – (2014-07-08)July 8, 2014) was a Guamanian politician and businessman who served as the
Ben_Pangelinan
American politician (born 1970)
Jude Untalan Hofschneider (born July 11, 1970) is a Northern Marianan politician and member of the Northern Mariana Islands from the 2nd district. He has
Jude_Hofschneider
Governor of Guam from 1995 to 2003
Taitano Gutierrez and Rita Benavente Cruz. He is of Spanish and native Chamorro descent. As a young child during World War II, he endured the horrors of
Carl_Gutierrez
American politician (born 1951)
Benjamin Joseph Franquez Cruz (born March 3, 1951) is a Chamorro lawyer, jurist, and politician who served as the Speaker of the 34th Guam Legislature
Benjamin_Cruz
Historic event in Guam
was an event where more than 30 Chamorro people were killed by Japanese soldiers during World War II. Dozens of Chamorro women were also raped. The site
Fena_Massacre
2nd and 4th Governor of Guam (1927–1990)
governor in the 1970 election, which was the first election in which the people of Guam were allowed to elect their governor. He ran with Senator Richard
Ricardo_Bordallo
Guamanian footballer
Jason Ryan Quitugua Cunliffe (born October 23, 1983) is a Guamanian footballer who plays as a striker and midfielder for National Premier Soccer League
Jason_Cunliffe
Governor of Guam from 2011 to 2019
his term. In the same speech, Calvo simultaneously told supporters at Chamorro Village that he intended to seek the Republican nomination for Governor
Eddie_Baza_Calvo
Guamanian politician
Rudolph Guerrero Sablan (November 13, 1931 – July 24, 1995) was a Guamanian politician and member of the Democratic Party of Guam. Sablan served as the
Rudy_Sablan
Surname list
Chamorro is a surname. Notable people with this surname include: Chamorro (family), a political family of Nicaragua Diego Manuel Chamorro (1861–1923)
Chamorro_(surname)
before continuing on. March 6: Arrival at Guam and encounters with the Chamorro people. March 16: Sighting of Zamal (Samar), one of the Philippine Islands
Timeline of the Magellan expedition
Timeline_of_the_Magellan_expedition
century, during which the instrument may have been introduced to the Chamorro people. The instrument also resembles various zither/boat lutes found throughout
Belembaotuyan
Division of naked-seeded dioecious plants
seeds, containing β-Methylamino-L-alanine, were made into flour by the Chamorro people of Guam as a dietary staple. Chronic dietary exposure to BMAA is now
Cycad
Guamanian politician and museum director
Legislature. Cristobal is known for advocating for indigenous rights of the Chamorro people. Cristobal earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Secondary
Hope_A._Cristobal
Indigenous CHamoru artist (b. 1995)
Charfauros McDaniel (born 1995) is an American visual artist of Indigenous Chamorro (or Chamoru) descent, working primarily with oil painting. McDaniel was
Gisela_McDaniel
American politician (1941–2023)
his Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law becoming the first Chamorro male lawyer in the Northern Mariana Islands. Pangelinan married Dulce G
Edward_Pangelinan
Guam politician
John F. Quan (November 4, 1944 – June 26, 1988) was a former Democratic Party of Guam politician in Guam. Quan served as a senator in the Guam Legislature
John_F._Quan
Northern Marianan politician
profile on the internet with the intent to harm, intimidate, or attack other people. He rejoined the Senate in the 2018 general election. He did not run for
Victor_Hocog
Guamanian politician
Jose Andres Ramirez "Ping" Duenas (October 17, 1930 – August 31, 2009) was a Guamanian politician and public servant. Duenas served as a Senator in the
Ping_Duenas
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