Five Sinapalo Elementary School students and four from Rota Junior High School have submitted entries, she said.
The competition aims to promote, preserve and protect the Chamorro language.
Calvo noted that indigenous cultures around the world are affected by globalization through the aggressive evolution of new information technologies.
The competition, she added, will focus on story writing about Chamorro culture, arts and heritage.
“The students can also write about their individual experiences in relation to Chamorro culture,” she said.
DCCA is still accepting entries.
On Sept. 25, the young authors will read their entries before the announcement of the winners.
Last year’s celebration was on the many uses of coconut products and the importance of the coconut tree to local culture.
This year, Calvo said the celebration will also highlight a demonstration on breadmaking in an outdoor oven.
The Inetnon Atten Atistan Luta, a non-profit organization, is one of the sponsors of the event.
Calvo said the committee in-charge of the event still needs more sponsors and is planning for more events to present during the celebration.
Calvo was appointed acting DCCA resident director on Aug. 7 following Lourdes Manglona’s retirement.
