Chamorro's Academy
Chamorro's Academy, a popular activity in 2024, will be held again this year. This program allows participants to learn about and experience the coconut, which is essential to the Chamorro people, the indigenous people of Guam.
3 steps to learning and having fun
Step1 What is a Chamorro?
According to the Guam National Tourism Organization, the Mariana Islands, which include Guam, were among the first places settled by sailors who reportedly came from Southeast Asian islands more than 4000 years ago. In the first half of the program, you'll learn about who these Chamorro people are and how they've lived in a quiz format, and you'll be prepared to experience their lives.
Step2 Discover the 3 secrets of coconuts.
The water content of the coconut changes during the ripening process. The Chamorros use coconuts in ways that take into account these changes. In this activity, you will learn the three secrets of coconuts (how to choose, how to peel, and how to cook) from the Chamorros according to their uses.
Step3 Cook and enjoy Guam's home cooking
Learn how to make, cook, and taste manha titiyas (coconut crepes), a traditional Guam home cooked dish made with shaved coconut and coconut milk.
| Period | July 19 - August 31, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Time | 10:00AM〜11:30AM |
| Prices | $55 per person |
| Contents | Worksheets, Experiences (including cooking and tasting) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Maximum number of people | 8 persons |
| Reservation | Up to 7 days in advance *Reservations accepted beginning June 1 |
| Appropriate age | Guests aged 6 to 10 years or older |
| Remarks | ∙ In case of cancellation on the day of the program, a cancellation fee will be charged (100% of the trial fee). |
About Chamorro Culture
Long before Guam came under Spanish or American rule, the indigenous Chamorro people of Guam lived with nature. Coconut is a rare fruit in Japan, but the Chamorro people have not only taken the juice from coconut fruit, but also scraped the mature fruit for use in cooking and heated it to make oil. Coconut is also an essential fruit, as the outer skin of coconut contains oil, so the outer skin is used as a torch. We decided to hold this program because we wanted people to learn about Chamorro culture through this activity.