Move Like the Islands: Popular Dances on Guam
Popular Dances on Guam By Mae M.C. Mendiola Image Source: Photographer: Tihu Lujan for The Guam Daily Post Guam and the Philippines have a very close relationship. The CHamoru and Filipino people share similarities not only with their traditions, language, food, but also with cultural dance. Cultural dances are not just performances. They are beautiful expressions of shared values, identities, and historical backgrounds. When we as teachers bring cultural dance into the classroom, participating in these dances helps our children to connect with their heritage and strengthens bonds within the groups. This is a great opportunity to teach the children the lyrics and simple dance movements as they greet the audience with the “Hafa Adai” spirit! “Hafa Adai” sung by Johnny Sablan (CHamoru musician, a pioneer known for recording the first commercial Chamorro album which established a musical identity for the island of Guam. "Hafa Adai" "Irensian Guahan" ...
