Navigating Cultures: Seafaring Returns to the CNMI

After centuries of declining practice, traditional seafaring is finding its way back into day-to-day CNMI life.
This movement is fueled by a cultural collaboration between Chamorro and Refaluwasch sailors and boat builders. While distinct, the seafarers of these groups have shared sea lanes since ancient times, and today maintain a passion for perpetuating the knowledge of their ancestors with the next generation of Pacific peoples.
Learn more in this video produced by the Council for the closing ceremony of the 5th Marianas History Conference!

[@nunya4244]

My dream destination!

[@perpetualtourist]

It's a shame that a traditionally seafaring people have no ferry system. Even amongst their own islands.🙁

[@buzz5969]

Nope not even to Managaha😅😂

[@thomaswhaley4024]

Best wishes for your success

[@tomay0102]

How can I contact with the association ? Would you please give me the Email address,please.

[@buzz5969]

If my memory serves Correct every single expedition tried had to be rescued by the US COAST GUARD.😊

[@john4501]

Amazing job . Kudos to cecilio, Tony, and Mario for sharing their knowledge with our pacific family. 🙏

[@lempweiroiie7377]

Yapese then you... although possibly same clan of people had named 'Guam', 'Saipan' and even some parts in Okinawa and the Philippines.... because of your navigating skills. Dr. Nainoa Thompson and Mau Piailug came long after your folks or your ancestors.