Sea stories at Guam Musem: A deep dive into science communication
The Guam Museum will hold its first HITA Talk of 2025, “Sea Stories: A Deep Dive into Science Communication” featuring Amanda Dedicatoria, a local science communicator who joined a deep-sea scientific expedition this past November that explored the coast of southern Palau.
This free presentation will take place on Feb. 28. from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Guam Museum Theater.
Dedicatoria is a 2024 Ocean Exploration Trust science communication fellow and sailed aboard E/V Nautilus as part of Lebuu’s Voyage II, an 11-day expedition that involved studying the biodiversity, geology, and bathymetry of Palau’s southern waters.
Nautilus is a 68-meter research vessel equipped with remotely operated vehicles that are able to collect biological specimens, water samples, and video data that is live streamed across all Nautilus Live social media platforms.
Dedicatoria will discuss her pathway as a science communicator as well as her experience collaborating with cultural liaisons, scientists, and engineers to bring the science of the deep sea to viewers worldwide.
For more information, please call 671-989-4455 or email michael.bevacqua@dca.guam.gov
Guam History & CHamoru Heritage Day Festival in Umatac
Mayor Johnny A. Quinata, the Umatac Municipal Planning Council, and the community of Humåtak are hosting the 2025 Guam History & CHamoru Heritage Day Festival.
The GHCHD Festival will be held from Feb. 28 through March 3 at the Humåtak Mayor’s Office festival grounds.
The GHCHD Festival kicks off the islandwide Mes CHamoru festivities in March. This event showcases our culture, heritage and traditions for our island residents, tourists, and visitors through demonstrations, exhibits, games, food, rides, musical entertainment, and performances.
The last day of the event falls on the Guam History & CHamoru Heritage Day Holiday, March 3 with a theatrical reenactment of Ferdinand Magellan's landing in Humåtak Bay through chant, song, and dance.
2025 Tumon Bay Music Festival
The 2025 Tumon Bay Music Festival opened on Feb. 26 and will run through March 8, taking place at various locations throughout Guam.
The festival kicked off at the Center Court of the Micronesia Mall on Feb. 26 with a prelude to March’s CHamoru month featuring an abridged
presentation of the Legend of Puntan and Fu’una performed by Guma Nina’en Acho Latte (led by Fafanague Raymond Lujan).
The festival continues with Handbell and Choir Festival on Feb. 27 and 28 at Kahida, Guam Plaza Resort featuring groups of all ages (elementary to high school) presenting choral music from various periods and countries.
March 1 will feature 10 hours of solo and small ensemble music at the Episcopal Church of Saint John the Divine.
The Ypao Amphitheater will host lovers of jazz, rock and beyond on March 2 featuring an array of acts sure to entertain audiences of all ages.
For more information, visit guamphilharmonic.org
or email maestroguam@guamphilharmonic.org
International Women’s Day Wave
Pitbull Empire Guam is organizing its 7th Annual International Women’s
Day Wave on March 8 at the ITC Intersection/Tamuning Peace Park from 4 p.m to 6 p.m.
This year’s theme is “Accelerate Action." During International Women’s Day 2025, women all over the world will be accelerating action. Locally the focus is on gender based violence and discrimination.
“I see daily reminders of violence against women through social media. Violence ranging from domestic abuse to sexual abuse has been a common theme in the news for quite some time. As a mother of two daughters, this concerns me. I can do my best to teach them what healthy relationships can look like but the problem needs a community approach to accelerate action,” said Kelly Cook, event coordinator
“I started this local wave seven years ago hoping to inspire others to be cognizant of the small battles women face every day, mainly domestic abuse. As a former victim, my hope was to show others that survivors can thrive after all the trauma. Through awareness waves such as this our group hopes to accelerate action for a community wide change,” Jenei Aguon, creative director at Pitbull Empire.