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REVIVING TRADITION: THE RETURN OF SLINGING TO THE MARIANA ISLANDS AT FESTPAC 2024

Frank Camacho — Wed, 22 May 2024 11:01:18 +0000

In the lush landscapes and rich cultural tapestry of the Mariana Islands, a timeless practice is experiencing a passionate revival. Roman Dela Cruz, a key figure in the indigenous Chamorro community and co-owner of Fokai Industries, is leading this resurgence. As the Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture (FestPAC) approaches, Dela Cruz is set to represent Guam, carrying forward the legacy of his ancestors through...

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Origin Of Slinging And How The Ancient Chamorro People Used It

webmaster — Mon, 02 Jan 2017 05:56:14 +0000

Origin Of Slinging And How The Ancient Chamorro People Used It The sling was one of the first projectile weapons, creatively developed as early as 10,000 B.C. Slingers played a significant role in the Greek, Persian, Roman, and several Mesopotamian armies, and were also considered to be equal to or more better than archers. However, it is used more expansively in Europe and the Middle...

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Chamorro Slinging | Acho Atupat

webmaster — Thu, 19 May 2016 13:13:27 +0000

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 a pedestal and out of...

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