“It’s always great to see and hear Chamorro families abroad continuing to keep the culture, traditions, and language alive and thriving through the passing on to our younger generation. As a techa myself reciting the Nobena in Chamorro, I hope to have instilled the same in my children and grandchildren all that I’ve learned from my parents and elders.”
— Frances Sudo Lizama, Techa
Student Testimonials
“After listening to the talk and watching the films I learned that much of the racism and negativity towards Micronesians spans from their misrepresentation in the media and a lack of cultural understanding.”
— Evan Miyahara, Leeward Community College, History
Student Testimonials
“Her film delicately weaves notions of identity, cultural norms and boundaries, education, and racial tensions into complex stories of ordinary women meeting and overcoming obstacles in heroic ways.”
— Alana Pollack, University of Hawaiʻi Mānoa, Center for Pacific Islands Studies
Student Testimonials
“After I saw this film and heard about Dr. Lola’s presentation, I learned how similar their culture and values are to my own.”
— Fe Agtunong, Leeward Community College, History