CHamoru Language Competition

Schedule

CHamoru Language Competition


Inachá’igen Fino’ CHamoru 2023 Schedule

2023 Inachá’igen Fino’ CHamoru Schedule
March 13 and 14, 2023
Master of Ceremony - Dr. Kisha Borja-Quichocho-Calvo

 

MONDAY, MARCH 13, 2023, CLASS LECTURE HALL

11:00 A.M. - 11:45 A.M Registration
(Humanties and Social Science Atrium)
12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. Opening Ceremony
(Lecture Hall)
Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Anthems

Welcoming Remarks
Dr. Mary Cruz, Associate Dean, CLASS
Dr. Kisha Borja-Quichocho-Calvo, CLASS

Introduction of CHamoru Language Faculty and Inachá’igen Coordination Committee

Sponsors of Inachá’igen Fino' CHamoru 2023

Housekeeping

Today's Inachá’igen Schedule
1:00 P.M. - 3:00 P.M. Proficiency/Prufisiente - H.S.
(Dean’s Professional Development Room, 3rd Floor)
Father Duenas Memorial School, John F. Kennedy H.S., Marianas High School
- Reading Comprehension
- Reading Aloud
- Impromptu
1:00 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.

1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.
1:30 P.M. - 2:30 P.M.

2:30 P.M. - 3:30 P.M.
Umestoria/Storytelling - E.S.
(Lecture Hall)
- GR K-1:
C.L.Taitano, Mt. Carmel, P.C.Lujan, San Vicente
- GR 2-3:
C.L.Taitano, Finegåyan, G.T.Camacho, Kagman, Koblerville, M.A.Ulloa,
Mt. Carmel, M.U.Lujan, P.C.Lujan, San Vicente, Sinapalo
- GR 4-5:
C.L.Taitano, G.T.Camacho, J.M.Guerrero, Kagman, M.A.Ulloa,
Mt. Carmel, M.U.Lujan, P.C.Lujan, San Vicente, W.S.Reyes
1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. *Yininga’/Drawing - E.S.
(Lecture Hall Lobby)
- GR K-2: C.L.Taitano, Finegåyan, Inalåhan, Mt. Carmel, P.C.Lujan, San Vicente
- GR 3-5: C.L.Taitano, Finegåyan, G.T.Camacho, Inalåhan, Kagman,Mt. Carmel,
P.C.Lujan, San Vicente, W.S.Reyes

*Tinige’/Essay - M.S.
(Lecture Hall Lobby)
CHacha Oceanview, Dåndan, F.M.Sablan, Mt. Carmel, Tini'an E.S., Tini'an Jr./Sr.
*Winners will be announced on March 14*
2:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Snack Distribution for today's competitors, judges, coaches/teachers, and
UOG student assistants. Tickets needed for entry
(Humanities and Social Science Room 106)
3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Sinangan/Oratorical - M.S.

(Lecture Hall)
Hopwood, CHacha Oceanview, Dåndan, Mt. Carmel, Sinapalo, Tini'an E.S.

3:30 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Poetry Recitation/Rinisådan Po’ema - H.S.

(Dean's Professional Development Room, 3rd Floor)

Dr. Inos Jr./Sr. H.S., Father Duenas Memorial School, John F. Kennedy H.S,
Kagman H.S., Marianas High School

4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

Sinangan/Oratorical - H.S.
(Lecture Hall)
Dr. Inos Jr./Sr. H.S., Father Duenas Memorial School, John F. Kennedy H.S, Marianas High School

4:30 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Poetry Recitation/Rinisådan Po’ema - M.S
(Dean's Professional Development Room, 3rd Floor)
Hopwood, CHacha Oceanview, Dåndan, F.M.Sablan, Mt. Carmel, Sinapalo, Tini'an Elem., Tini'an Jr./Sr.

5:30 P.M.

Day One of Inachá'igen Ends


TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023, CALVO FIELD HOUSE

8:00 A.M. - 8:30 A.M.
Opening Ceremony
Guam and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Anthems
8:30 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Kåntan yan Baila/Song with Dance – H.S.
George Washington High School, John F. Kennedy High School, Marianas High School
9:00 A.M. - 9:45 A.M. Inentetpeten Egge’/Dramatic Cultural Interpretation – H.S.
Father Duenas Memorial School, John F. Kennedy H.S, Marianas High School

10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M.
10:30 A.M. - 11:30 A.M.
Koron Famagu’on/Children’s Choir - E.S.
- GR K-2:
D.L.Perez, Inalåhan, Kagman, Mt. Carmel, P.C.Lujan
- GR 3-5: D.L.Perez, Finegåyan, Inalåhan, Kagman, Koblerville, M.A.Ulloa, Mt. Carmel,
P.C.Lujan, St. Anthony

11:30 A.M. Announcement of Yininga’ (Drawing) and Tinige' (Essay) Winners
11:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch (Concession Area)
Competitors, Coaches/Teachers, Judges, UOG Student Assistants, Facilitators.
Ticket required to claim lunch.
12:00 P.M. - 12:45 P.M. Tinaitai Koru/Choral Reading - M.S.
Hopwood, Dåndan, Finegåyan, F.M.Sablan, Mt. Carmel, Tini'an Elem.
12:45 P.M. - 1:15 P.M. Lålai/Chant - M.S.
Hopwood, Mt. Carmel
1:15 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. Palao’an na Kákanta/Female Singer - M.S.
CHacha Oceanview, Dåndan, F.M.Sablan, Mt. Carmel, Sinapalo, Tanapag, Tini’an Jr./Sr.
2:15 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. Låhi na Kákanta/Male Singer – M.S.
Hopwood, CHacha Oceanview, Dåndan, F.M.Sablan, Mt. Carmel, Sinapalo, Tanapag,
Tini’an Jr./Sr.
3:15 P.M. - 3:45 P.M. Palao’an na Kákanta/Female Singer - H.S.
George Washington H.S., John F. Kennedy H.S., Kagman H.S., Marianas H.S.
3:45 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Låhi na Kákanta/Male Singer – H.S.
George Washington H.S., Father Duenas Memorial School, John F. Kennedy H.S., Kagman H.S., Marianas H.S.
4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. Kåntan CHamorita/CHamorita Style of Singing – H.S.
Father Duenas Memorial School, John F. Kennedy H.S, Marianas High School
5:00 P.M. Day Two of Inachá'igen Ends

Download the 2023 PROGRAM SCHEDULE here.