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Postage Stamps in Guam

by cochinjew

Guam, "discovered" by Ferdinao Magellao, termed the island of thieves, have been under Spanish, German and Japanese flags and since the second world war, it is a territory of the USA. For example, you would need a US visa or visa waiver to enter this territory. so the infrastructure, telephones and postal services are USA, eventhough the mainland of usa is one day behind in time. the postage stamps are the same ones that you would buy in NY or LAX. The same applies to many of the american territories including PR, US Virgin Islands.

Learn a phrase in the local language

by Travel2write

Although not required, it's always fun to learn a term or two when visiting a country. _____________________Hafa Adai (pronounced HALF A DAY) is "Hello" in Chamorro, the native language of Guam and the islands of the Northern Marianas. It's basically used the same way as the word "Aloha" in the Hawaiian Islands. ___________________________Chamorro Language Lesson:____________________ Chamorro: Hafa Adai! English Translation: Hello! __________________________________ Chamorro: Håfa tatatmanu hao? English Translation: How are you? __________________________________ Chamorro: Hayi na'an-mu? English Translation: What is your name? __________________________________ Chamorro: Si Yu'us Ma'ase English Translation: Thank You__________________________________ Chamorro: Hung 'gan English Translation: Yes__________________________________ Chamorro: Ahe' English Translation:...

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Do you know what a latte stone is?

by Travel2write

I never did until I visited to Guam. A latte stone is a big stone shaped like this picture. A latte stone has become the unofficial logo of Guam. There are latte stones all over the island and they show people where houses once stood. Nowadays, the latte stone has been replaced with concrete foundations, but if you drive around this beautiful island, you can see latte stones. You can also find a latte stone on many souvenirs. Perhaps one day you'll take your picture with a latte stone when you visit Guam.

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Most of the people in Guam are...

by thechels

Most of the people in Guam are Roman Catholic. So many of their holidays, fiestas, and celebrations are in line with the Roman Catholic/Catholic religion. The people are serious about their food and oh my goodness it is WONDERFUL!!!Now when I was there, the people are not just accomodating and hospitable, but they are down right inviting even if they've never met you before. Wonderful culture i recommend becoming friends with as many Chamorro people (Guamanians) as possible!!!!

The Chammoro culture

by bmiller39

Guam is a multi cultural island, but the predominance of the locals are called Chammoros which are polynesian decendents. They have their own crafts, language, and customs. There is a Chammoro village which offers fiesta style food on Wednesday and Friday evenings..grilled squid and lots of barbecue.There are several culture museums and exhibitions on the island...Just remember "Hafa Adai" which is the greeting..half a day..is the equivalent of aloha and goes a long way.

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Fiestas

by Trina2383

If you want to experience local culture (and food) at its best, go to a fiesta. A tradition introduced by the Spaniards in 1668, nearly every village throws one each year in celebration of its patron saint's day. The festivities begin on Saturday with a mass at the village church, followed by a procession and two days of feasting and fun. That weekend, the whole village becomes a giant party with friends, family and everyone else visiting from all over the island! Just go walk around and meet people. You're guaranteed to be invited in for free meal.

Customs Regulations

by Trina2383

Customs checks are performed upon entry to Guam. Visitors are allowed to bring three cartons of cigarettes, three bottles of spirits, and reasonable amounts of perfume for personal use into duty free Guam.Fruit, vegetables, flowers and other plant life, as well as livestock, poultry, and meat products, are either prohibited or restricted from entering Guam.

Religion

by Trina2383

The majority of the population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church, however, Baha'i, Baptist, Buddhist, episcopal, Hindu, Jehovah's Witness, Jewish, Lutheran, Methodist, Mormon (LDS), Pentecostal, Protestant, Presbyterian and Seventh Day Adventist faiths are among those practiced by Guams diverse community.

The island's geographic...

by Trina2383

The island's geographic location greatly contributes to the diversity of its people. The 150,000 people who reside on Guam come from all parts of Asia and the Pacific. In addition to Guam's indigenous Chamorros, who comprise 47 percent of the population, large numbers of 'statesiders', Filipinos, Chinese, Japanese, and Koreans constitute the bulk of the island's population. There are also substantial numbers of Micronesian islanders from nearby islands with several thousand Vietnamese and East Indians. This makes Guam one of the most cosmopolitan communities in the Western Pacific.

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