Guam
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Juan Carlos Benitez serves as president and chairman of the board for the Latte Training Academy in Saipan. As president of the Washington Pacific Economic Development Group, LLC, he helps identify federal funding sources for organizations and businesses. His achievements include securing tax credits for low-income housing initiatives.
A paradisiacal island in Micronesia, Guam is a U.S. territory with a rich culture and unique heritage, made up of vibrant communities. The impact of Asian and Western culture is prominent, as Spain and the Catholic Church left a profound influence on the island. Many Guamanians attend church-related events like weddings and christenings, and socializing with friends and family is conventionally built around religious events. Additionally, villages commonly honor their patron saints, with community feasts and parties.
Indigenous Guamanian, or Chamorro, culture traces back about 4,000 years. Even though Spain and the Catholic Church’s influence is vast, Chamorro culture continues to thrive in the form of community celebrations and fiestas during which villagers gather for food and music. The island’s cuisine draws on inspiration from Spain and the Philippines, with staples like peppers, rice, soy sauce, and coconut. Chamorro folk music boasts unique singing styles and indigenous instruments such as the nose flute and the belembaotuyan, a musical bow.
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