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James C. Bamba

Gehilo — Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:13:34 GMT

Cultural Practice and Service

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	== Cultural Practice and Service ==		== Cultural Practice and Service ==
	Bamba's journey into weaving began in 1995 under the guidance of his aunt, Rosario Cruz (Tan Chåro’), and his great-uncle, Pedro C. Cruz. They taught him to craft traditional items such as the ''guagua’'' (food basket), ''che’op'' (long carry basket), and ''katupat'' (rice pouch) using coconut ~~and pandanus~~ leaves.		Bamba's journey into weaving began in 1995 under the guidance of his aunt, Rosario Cruz (Tan Chåro’), and his great-uncle, Pedro C. Cruz. They taught him to craft traditional items such as the ''guagua’'' (food basket), ''che’op'' (long carry basket), and ''katupat'' (rice pouch) using coconut leaves.

	After returning to Guam, Bamba served as a cultural instructor at Sagan Kotturan Chamoru and taught the special studies course ''Tinifok CHamoru'' (Chamoru weaving) at the University of Guam. He ~~currently~~ resided in Luta (Rota), working as the Endangered Plant Species Specialist for the CNMI Department of Lands & Natural Resources, integrating his botanical knowledge with cultural preservation efforts.<ref>University of Guam. (2022, April 7). 2022 MARC lecture series to feature archaeological work in Rota Island and CHamoru language research in Germany. ''University of Guam News Announcements''. [https://www.uog.edu/news-announcements/2021-2022/2022-marc-lecture-series-to-feature-archaeological-work-in-rota-island-and-chamoru-language-research-in-germany.php Full article]</ref>		After returning to Guam, Bamba served as a cultural instructor at Sagan Kotturan Chamoru and taught the special studies course ''CM-394 Tinifok CHamoru'' (Chamoru weaving) at the University of Guam. He resided in Luta (Rota), working as the Endangered Plant Species Specialist for the CNMI Department of Lands & Natural Resources, integrating his botanical knowledge with cultural preservation efforts.<ref>University of Guam. (2022, April 7). 2022 MARC lecture series to feature archaeological work in Rota Island and CHamoru language research in Germany. ''University of Guam News Announcements''. [https://www.uog.edu/news-announcements/2021-2022/2022-marc-lecture-series-to-feature-archaeological-work-in-rota-island-and-chamoru-language-research-in-germany.php Full article]</ref>

	Bamba has extended his cultural advocacy to Hawaiʻi, participating in events and workshops that promote Chamoru weaving traditions. His efforts aim to educate broader audiences about the significance of indigenous ~~crafts~~ and their role in cultural identity.		Bamba has extended his cultural advocacy to Hawaiʻi, participating in events and workshops that promote Chamoru weaving traditions. His efforts aim to educate broader audiences about the significance of indigenous skills and their role in cultural identity.

	== Festivals, Exhibitions, and Community Outreach ==		== Festivals, Exhibitions, and Community Outreach ==

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	** [[pågu]] <i>Hibiscus tiliaceus</i>		** [[pågu]] <i>Hibiscus tiliaceus</i>
	** [[påhong]] <i>Pandanus dubius</i>		** [[påhong]] <i>Pandanus dubius</i>
	** [[~~paingut~~]] <i>Pandanus</i> sp. poss. <i>P. amarylifolius</i>		** [[paingot]] <i>Pandanus</i> sp. poss. <i>P. amarylifolius</i>

	* tinifok Chamoru - Chamorro woven items		* tinifok Chamoru - Chamorro woven items

Åkgak

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	\| genus = Pandanus		\| genus = Pandanus
	\| species = P. tectorius		\| species = P. tectorius
	\| binomial = Pandanus ~~sp.~~		\| binomial = Pandanus tectorius
	\| authority = Parkinson ex Du Roi		\| authority = Parkinson ex Du Roi
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	== Cultural Use ==		== Cultural Use ==
	* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, ~~mats~~, and ~~hats~~.		* Used for weaving [[kostat tengguang]], [[kottot]], baskets, [[guåfak]], and [[tuhong]].
	* ~~Only~~ leaves ~~from male trees~~ are ~~typically~~ used for ~~their softness and strength~~.		* Strips of leaves are used for tying [[higai]] (thatch) to the roof frame of huts.

	== Botanical Information ==		== Botanical Information ==
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	== Related Vocabulary ==		== Related Vocabulary ==
	* fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref> - strip of åkgak		* fagot <ref>[http://www.chamoru.info/dictionary/display.php?action=view&id=3291 fagot - chamoru.info Dictionary]</ref><ref>[https://diksionariu.com/fagot fagot - diksionariu.com Dictionary]</ref> - strip of åkgak
	* håle' åkgak / ~~henguan~~ - growing tip of aerial roots		* håle' åkgak / hongguan <ref>hongguan - De Vera, R. M. (1932). Diccionario Chamorro-Castellano. Imprenta y Litografía Germania, Cacho Hermanos.</ref>- growing tip of aerial roots

	== Gallery ==		== Gallery ==