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26 May

Be sure to catch Beat The Beetle at the Agana Guam Museum at 7pm on Thursday May 26th! FESTPAC FILMS: 'Beat The Beetle' Directed by Sarah Filush Director of Photography: Michael Marriott [caption id="attachment_8929" align="alignleft" width="300"] Fokai Femme Beat The Beetle[/caption]                   One of the featured films for FESTPAC is the highly anticipated 'Beat The Beetle' by Sarah Filush.             Film Synopsis: In 2007, the coconut rhinoceros beetle invaded the island of Guam....

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25 May

Hafa Adai Solomon Islands!Showing our visitors where we come from at Budfest and Capitol Fokai.Free live contemporary and indigenous performances by our new friends from far and near. Standing Invitation. Everyone is more than welcome. #goodvibrations#shareculture#fisforfestpac...

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19 May

[caption id="attachment_8914" align="aligncenter" width="511"] 12th Festival of the Pacific Guam[/caption] FESTPAC ADVISORY: Parking, road closures and other facts   WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE 12TH FESTIVAL OF PACIFIC ARTS   The 12th Festival of Pacific Arts starts on May 22. - 5 a.m., May 22: Traditional Welcome of the Seafarers o Delegation members and the public will welcome 15 vessels representing Guam, Palau, Northern Mariana Islands, Republic of the Marshall...

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19 May

[caption id="attachment_8910" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Chamorro Slinging[/caption] The sling and sling stone have been a part of Chamorro History between 1500 years to 3500 years depending on who you talk to. As a citizen under the only national flag of the world with a sling stone--I've been fascinated with slinging for a really long time now. But like most other locals, was happy enough putting it on...

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11 May

ROOTS: Fokai OLD VILLAGE REAL FLAG TANK! Where the Guam Flag was designed. [caption id="attachment_8896" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Fokai OLD VILLAGE REAL FLAG TANK[/caption] Get your Fokai OLD VILLAGE REAL FLAG TANK here! The Great Seal of Guam by: ns.gov.gu The blueprint shows a tree and proa (canoe) in front of a silhouette of Urunao (It is not Two Lover's Point, see below) and specifies the flag's colors. There are several possible...

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09 May

[caption id="attachment_8891" align="aligncenter" width="225"] SHARE JIUJITSU: Fernando “Terere” Augusto[/caption] For friends and Family in the United States and whoever else might be a day behind-- Happy Mothers DayFernando "Terere" Augusto and his beautiful mother in Brazil!#cultivatethespirit#itsafamilything#nevergiveup ---------------- Fernando Augusto, most commonly known by his nickname, “Terere”, is one of the most talented and charismaticBrazilian jiu jitsu fighters to have ever stepped on a mat. This multiple time world medallist...

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07 May

ByTheBay VOYAGER - Northern Mariana Island Pagan [caption id="attachment_8887" align="aligncenter" width="300"] GinenMarianas.com Pagan Northern Mariana Islands[/caption]   Pagan is a volcanic island in the Mariana Islands archipelago in the Pacific Ocean, belonging to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Formerly inhabited, the inhabitants were evacuated due to volcanic eruptions in 1981. Archaeological finds indicate that Pagan was settled from several centuries BC. The first European contact was in 1669, when the island was sighted by the Spanish...

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03 May

[caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="550"] Jon Tuck vs Nick Hein UFC Fight Night[/caption] Jon Tuck brings a part of his heritage with him into every fight, giving him strength and the fighting spirit. Catch his upcoming fight against Nick Hein at UFC Fight Night Rotterdam this Sunday. Tuck finds strength and fighting spirit in the Chamorro heritage and culture. You see his heart and desire to fight in...

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24 Apr

[caption id="attachment_8870" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Ed Lacquata Surf Guam[/caption] #justaddwaterHomemade fashion modification to Fokai/Guahan Napu collaboration tank by Ed LacquataEd, "Gonzo" Lacquata had gone from one of Guam's top surfers to one of Guam's most extensive surf artists back in the late 80's. With countless of hand drawn and painted surf art pieces--his trademark artwork included first person perspectives from inside the barrel at right side and...

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24 Apr

[caption id="attachment_8864" align="aligncenter" width="200"] Brandon The Truth Vera[/caption] [caption id="attachment_8865" align="aligncenter" width="267"] Brandon Vera Facebook Post[/caption] By: Brandon "The Truth" Vera I have been asked a number of times about my thoughts on Conor McGregor’s dispute with the UFC. First, I understand why many fighters may not like McGregor personally because of his promotional antics and some of the comments he has made about his fellow competitors. It did...

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