Areklamento yan Manera • Rules and Manners
Håfa Adai!
Este na silebrasion para i taotao-ta, lengguahi-ta, hestoria-ta, yan kustumbre-ta. En fafaisen todus para u ma'osge i areklamentu yan manera siha para u ma na´seguru man gai respetu, para u man fansåfu, kosa ki ola mohon siña na´magof este na silabrasion CHamoru para todu.
1. Gai Respetu para i Kuttura yan i Manåmko'
- Gai respetu para todu i praktikånten kuttura, manåmko’, i prisentadot yan kuikuentos siha.
- Fanmanmatkilu yan nå´i atension gi i tinayuyot, i kanta, i estoria, yan i tradisiunåt na sirimonihas siha.
- Famaisen åntes di un pacha i kosas kuttura, instrumentu, pat i minagågu siha.
2. Moda yan Kondukta
- Fa'nu'i i minagåhet-mu put Chamorro, lao na komfotme i magagu-mu
- Munga ma usa i magagu ni' guaha båba na lengguåhi, litråtu, pat simbolo.
- Binilåchun publiku, muna´chigu, pat molestia gi maseha hafa na klasin tai respetu ti u ma a´preba.
3. Litråtu yan Bidiu
- Ma petmiti litråtu yan bidiu solo ma sångan ti siña.
- Famaisen petmisu åntes di un litråtu i taotao siha, espesiåtmente i manåmko' yan i famagu'on.
- Siña guaha sirimonihas yan fina´ta´ siña ha pruhibi para litråtru yan bidiu siha— onra i areklamentu puet i tinige´.
4. Areklamentun i Ligåt i Silebrasion
Ta na´seguru na såfu, motgan, yan i hustisia para i manbebendi:
- Ni ngai´an na siña un håtsa i tenton sanhiyong yan påyu para i piknik gi i lugåt i silebrasion.
- Ni ngai´an na siña un na hålom nengkanno' yan gimen siha ginen i sanhiyong i silebrasion.
- Ti ma a´preba gupot gi i sagan kareta yan i uriya-ña
- Gai respetu para i lugåt yan i siñåt siha.
5. Supotti Siha i Manbebendi
- Gai respetu yanggen un bisisita i manbebendi yan i mostra siha.
- Munga pumacha pat go´ti i kosas siha yanggen ti ma'kombibida hao para un cho'gue.
- Supotti i praktikan i lugåt, i bendidot nengkanno´, yan i manma'titinas i kotturan-ñiha yanggen siña.
6. Nengkanno' yan Lina'la'
- Yuti i basula-mu asentådu yan fan a´ayuda muna'gasgas i ligåt i silebrasion.
- Gai respetu para i sagan chumochu.
- Fanmanhasso put i filan nengkanno' ya a´apatte i ligåt yan i pumalu siha.
7. Famagu'on yan Familia siha
- Attende i famagu´on-miyu todu i tiempo.
- Sohyo´ i famagu'on ya u fan gai respsetu i sirimonihas siha.
- I bida yan che´cho´ kånnai ma agradesi gi bånda na siña—tatiyi i leksion siha.
8. Gå'ga' Siha
- En gosa i ga´ga-miyu
- Na'siguru na un tåli i ga´ga´-mu, yan mangetu, ya man gai respetu para i taotao yan prisentasion siha.
- Na'gasgas i ga'ga´-miyu siha yanggen man munhåyan bumokka puet yanggen ma usa i kemmon.
9. Osge i Konsehan i Manchocho'cho' yan i Man Ayudånte
- I taotao i silbrasion man gaige para u fan ayuda—put fabot osge i dereksion-ñiha.
- Ripåra i prugråman ira yan i dereksion para u ma såfu todu i tiempo.
10. Onra I Espiritun I Chamorro Day Festival
- I Chamorro Day Festival put respetu, kumunidat, yan minetgot put i irensiå-ta.
- Maila ya un baba i korason-mu, kosa ki un siña un eyak, yan un siente espiritun inetno.
Si Yu'os Ma'åse' para i agredesimento yan i chenchule´-miyu sa´ sen hågu ti siña gai sustånsia este na selibrasion Chamorro Day Festival.
Hello!
This is a celebration for our Chamorro people, language, history, and traditions. We ask all attendees to observe the following rules and etiquette to ensure a respectful, safe, and enjoyable festival for everyone.
1. Show Respect for Culture & Elders
- Treat all cultural practitioners, elders (manåmko’), performers, and speakers with respect.
- Remain quiet and attentive during prayers, chants, storytelling, and traditional ceremonies.
- Ask permission before touching cultural items, instruments, or regalia.
2. Dress & Behavior
- Show your Chamorro pride, but dress comfortably
- Clothing with offensive language, imagery, or symbols is not permitted.
- Public intoxication, disruptive behavior, or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated.
3. Photography & Video
- Photography and video recording are welcome unless otherwise indicated.
- Always ask permission before photographing individuals, especially elders or children.
- Some ceremonies or displays may be restricted—please honor posted signs and staff instructions.
4. Festival Grounds Rules
To ensure safety, accessibility, and fairness to vendors:
- No outside canopies/tents and picnic umbrellas are allowed on festival grounds.
- No outside food, drinks, or beverages are permitted.
- No tailgating in parking areas or surrounding spaces.
Please respect all designated areas and posted signage.
5. Support Local & Cultural Vendors
- Please be respectful when visiting vendor booths and displays.
- Do not touch or handle items unless invited to do so.
- Support local artisans, food vendors, and cultural practitioners whenever possible.
6. Food & Cleanliness
- Dispose of trash properly and help keep the festival grounds clean.
- Respect designated eating areas.
- Be mindful of food lines and share space kindly with others.
7. Children & Families
- Children must be supervised at all times.
- Encourage children to be respectful during performances and ceremonies.
- Hands-on activities are welcome where designated—please follow instructions.
8. Animals
- Your pets are welcome!
- Ensure animals are leashed, well-controlled, and respectful of crowds and performances.
- Please clean up after your pets.
9. Follow Staff & Volunteer Guidance
- Festival staff and volunteers are here to help—please follow their directions.
- Emergency procedures and safety guidelines must be observed at all times.
10. Honor the Spirit of Chamorro Day
- Chamorro Day is about respect, community, and pride in our heritage.
- Come with an open heart, a willingness to learn, and a spirit of unity.
We thank you and appreciate for your attendance because without you there cannot be a Chamorro Day Festival celebration.
