Yesterday, all students from first to third grades joined the mwar demonstration, according to school overall program and event coordinator Nolyn Villagomez.
She said all activities during the weeklong cultural celebration are in line with the Chamorro, Carolinian Language Heritage Studies benchmark.
During yesterday’s demonstration, students learned the significance and value of the mwar, she said.
Virginia Richard, Chamorro bilingual teacher, said they also had parents assisting the children in the mwar demonstration.
It takes about 30 minutes to finish a mwar, she said, depending on the arrangement and creativity.
Villagomez said they will conduct a survey in school about the weeklong activity to get ideas on how to improve next year’s celebration.
School principal James Sablan said the celebration “reminded us that we come from different cultures and that we have the same purpose which is to learn and understand, and be sensitive to every one’s culture.”
On Friday, the celebration will culminate with a program focusing on various cultural attires.
Local performer Parker Yobei will be one of the guest performers.
Last Monday, students observed the first day of Cultural Heritage Week by greeting each other in their native languages.
Tuesday was “Show and Tell” day and students brought objects about their culture and presented them to the class.
Today is “Flower Day” arts and crafts presentation.
