Para I Probechu’n I Taotao-Ta, Inc. (PIPIT)
Para i Probechu’n i Taotao-Ta, Inc. currently umbrellas all recognized Guma’ (cultural houses) on Guam, CNMI, United States and Japan. These recognized Guma’ are community base organizations that encompasses at least 30+ active members and their extended family and friends that follow and support the mission of the organization. The organization also encompasses the Tribal Council (Inetnon Manfafana’guen Bailan Chamorro), recognized by the Government of Guam, who provides the leadership and guidance to the established Guma’ in the continuity of the established Chamorro Dance.
Photo caption: Group photo of Gima Siha
Artists:
Terry Lynn Castro, Richard Quitugua, Justin Pangelinan, Jeannie Calvo-Chester, Kaileen Castro, Jezarah Sanchez, Camarin Bernardo, Michele Kikku, Tasha Babauta, Guinaiya Kikku, Chaife Kikku, Anse Erwin, Malcom Kikku, Carlin Montano, Marjorie Hofschneider, Kimberly Mendiola, Maria Taianao, Gabrielle Quenga, Tiara Treltas, Collin Naputi, Francis Taijeron, Seth Terlaje, Jennifrey DeLeon, Aiden San Nicolas, Kaipo Aquino, Ethan Aflleje, Kianna Lujan, Abreanna Cruz, Daniel Rapolla, Avenina Aguon, Jordin Jones Caleb Cruz, Logan Duenas, Isabella Duenas, Eden Cruz, Felicia Cruz, Jaiden Abian, Hanaya Gamboa, Vivian Amon, Ashley Johnson, Lyla Torres, Leah Torres, Joelton Cruz, Jose San Nicolas, Jowinalyn Mendiola, Guinifi Mendiola, Theia Torres, Suemalee Quinata, Peter Constantino, RosaLynn Aquiningoc, Fafana’gue; Barbara Tainatongo, Fafana’gue; Mayor Brian Jess Terlaje, Fafana’gue; Maxine Bigler, Fafana’gue; Raymond Lujan, Fafana’gue; Eileen Meno, Master of Chamorro Dance; Francisco B. Rabon, Master of Chamorro Dance; Rudolph Rivera, PIPIT Inc.; and Zina San Nicolas, PIPIT Inc.
Bindesion
Kåten Kulu, O Asaina, I Hinatsan Latte
credited to Frank Rabon, Patrick Oliva, Maria Yatar, Jack Hayford and others
“I Tinituhon” – the Creation Story.
By Saina Francisco B. Rabon, Master of Chamorro Dance for the Opening Ceremonies; 12th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, Guam 2016.
Synopsis: Nearing death, Puntan entrusts his sister Fu’una to use his body to create “I Tano-ta” and all its beautiful surroundings. Fu’una enlists the help of Chaife to bring life to our people...
Cast:
Caleb Cruz (Puntan), Guma Nina’en Acho Latte; Jowinayn Sab;an Mendiola (Fu’una), Guma Taotao Tano; & Daniel “Jun” Rapolla (Chaife), Guma Kinalamten I Taotao Tano; and I Gima Siha. Narrated in English by Peter Constantino.
Artists:
Terry Lynn Castro, Richard Quitugua, Justin Pangelinan, Jeannie Calvo-Chester, Kaileen Castro, Jezarah Sanchez, Camarin Bernardo, Michele Kikku, Tasha Babauta, Guinaiya Kikku, Chaife Kikku, Anse Erwin, Malcom Kikku, Carlin Montano, Marjorie Hofschneider, Kimberly Mendiola, Maria Taianao, Gabrielle Quenga, Tiara Treltas, Collin Naputi, Francis Taijeron, Seth Terlaje, Jennifrey DeLeon, Aiden San Nicolas, Kaipo Aquino, Ethan Aflleje, Kianna Lujan, Abreanna Cruz, Daniel Rapolla, Avenina Aguon, Jordin Jones Caleb Cruz, Logan Duenas, Isabella Duenas, Eden Cruz, Felicia Cruz, Jaiden Abian, Hanaya Gamboa, Vivian Amon, Ashley Johnson, Lyla Torres, Leah Torres, Joelton Cruz, Jose San Nicolas, Jowinalyn Mendiola, Guinifi Mendiola, Theia Torres, Suemalee Quinata, Peter Constantino, RosaLynn Aquiningoc, Fafana’gue; Barbara Tainatongo, Fafana’gue; Mayor Brian Jess Terlaje, Fafana’gue; Maxine Bigler, Fafana’gue; Raymond Lujan, Fafana’gue; Eileen Meno, Master of Chamorro Dance; Francisco B. Rabon, Master of Chamorro Dance; Rudolph Rivera, PIPIT Inc.; and Zina San Nicolas, PIPIT Inc.
Bindesion
Kåten Kulu, O Asaina, I Hinatsan Latte
credited to Frank Rabon, Patrick Oliva, Maria Yatar, Jack Hayford and others
“I Tinituhon” – the Creation Story.
By Saina Francisco B. Rabon, Master of Chamorro Dance for the Opening Ceremonies; 12th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture, Guam 2016.
Synopsis: Nearing death, Puntan entrusts his sister Fu’una to use his body to create “I Tano-ta” and all its beautiful surroundings. Fu’una enlists the help of Chaife to bring life to our people...
Cast:
Caleb Cruz (Puntan), Guma Nina’en Acho Latte; Jowinayn Sab;an Mendiola (Fu’una), Guma Taotao Tano; & Daniel “Jun” Rapolla (Chaife), Guma Kinalamten I Taotao Tano; and I Gima Siha. Narrated in English by Peter Constantino.