CHamoru Language Competition
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) |
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, |
4:30 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. |
Sinangan/Oratorical - H.S. |
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Poetry Recitation/Rinisådan Po’ema - M.S |
5:30 P.M. |
Day One of Inachá'igen Ends |
TUESDAY, MARCH 14, 2023, CALVO FIELD HOUSE
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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 |
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