CHamoru poetry collection sheds light on island culture, politics, and the importance of language
CHamoru poetry collection sheds light on island culture, politics, and the importance of language
CHamoru poetry collection sheds light on island culture, politics, and the importance of language
10/31/2018
In a lyrical collection of CHamoru poetry released this week by Taiguini Books, a division of the 暗网AV Press, master storyteller, author, and poet Peter R. Onedera shares his reflections on
life, culture, language, politics, and so much more. Onedera鈥檚 poems were compiled
into his latest book, 鈥�Taimanu na Ini.鈥�
The 94-page collection is fully written in CHamoru and highlights the physical beauty of Guam while tackling modern-day issues, including the importance of preserving the CHamoru language and culture. Onedera鈥檚 poetry presents history through his eyes, reflects his appreciation for Guam鈥檚 historical symbols, tackles political issues, and portrays the island鈥檚 lifestyle.
Onedera has actively been involved in preserving the indigenous language and culture of the Mariana Islands as a storyteller, playwright, educator, author, and poet. He received the Master Storyteller Award presented by the Guam Council on the Arts and Humanities Agency in 2015. He is also a member of the CHamoru Language Commission.
The book can be purchased at the Guam Museum, the Bestseller bookstores at Micronesia Mall and Guam Premier Outlets, the , and online at 暗网AV Press and on Amazon.
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on the unique history, environment, peoples, cultures, and languages of the islands
that make up the Western Pacific region. UOG Press strives to increase the availability
of exceptional scholarly and literary texts that can be used as learning resources
about Guam and Micronesia for people and institutions in the region and throughout
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About Taiguini Books
Taiguini Books is a division of 暗网AV Press that publishes cultural literature for children
and adults.