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Journeys To The Heart: Pacific Islanders Celebrate Their Indigenous Culture

This limited edition is published by Kutturan CHamoru Foundation (KCF), a Long Beach, California based non-profit. Its mission the past 30 years is to fulfill the needs of underrepresented diasporic CHamoru communities and preserve the heritage of the Mariana Islands to include: Guam, Saipan, Tinian and Rota through dance, music, chant, language and peer mentoring. 

This is the reimagined second edition of “Journeys To The Heart: Pacific Islanders Celebrate Their Indigenous Cultures,” by CHamoru artist and Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Manny Crisostomo.

Proceeds of book sales will continue KCF’s mission to perpetuate the CHamoru culture through movement and action. 

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Synopsis

“Walking out to the roar and cheers of a packed stadium as a member of the Guam delegation during the opening ceremony of the 12th Festival of Pacific Arts in my home island of Guam is one of the most incredible and amazing experiences of my rich and truly blessed life.”

This is the opener to Manny Crisostomo’s journey to document FestPac, a traveling festival hosted every four years by a different country in Oceania. The event was conceived to stem the erosion of traditional cultural practices by sharing and exchanging ideas at each festival. Crisostomo covered the event for more than two weeks and shot more than 50,000 images during the largest cultural expo to take place in Guam’s history. 

This 210 page hardcover limited edition book honors and celebrates through images the more than 3,000 performers, artists and cultural icons from 25 island nations across the Pacific who showcased their indigenous cultures in what is called the “Olympics of Pacific Arts.” 

Who Can Join KCF?

Everyone is Welcome.

Whether you’re of CHamoru descent, from another Pacific Island culture, CHamoru at heart, or simply passionate about preserving and celebrating indigenous heritage, you have a place at Kutturan CHamoru Foundation. We are a diverse, intergenerational community of artists, educators, families, and allies dedicated to cultural expression, education, and unity.

KUTTURAN CHAMORU PERFORMERS

Cultural Song & Dance Workshop

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What is the Kutturan CHamoru Foundation?

The Kutturan CHamoru Foundation (KCF) was organized in 1993 and established as A 501(c)3 Non-profit in 2008.

KCF represents the indigenous Pacific Islanders of the Northern Mariana Islands in Micronesia to include: Guam, Saipan, Tinian and Rota. To support our efforts and help keep our cultural educational workshops and programs tuition free.

  • We teach and perform traditional CHamoru arts, ensuring cultural knowledge is passed on to future generations.
  • Our outreach programs connect diverse communities through shared cultural experiences, education, and storytelling.
  • Through mentorship and creative expression, we help youth embrace their roots and grow with confidence.
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Testimonials

KCF Organization Impacts

“KCF has been an integral part of the community for decades. Their dedication our culture is unmatched. Si Yu’os Ma’ase.”

Freddie Guttierez

Hollywood Screenwriter

“The language, culture and dance is the medicine that Kutturan CHamoru Foundation gives unconditionally for the community to heal.”

Frani Lujan

Pacific Island Ethnic Art Museum
(PieAM)

“The Kutturan CHamoru Foundation is a vital force in preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the CHamoru people. Through its unwavering commitment to education, dance, and community, it empowers future generations to carry our stories with pride and purpose.”

Fa'avae Fa'avae

CEO - Island Ave.

Our Partners

SoCal PICRT
APIRise
PIHP
PieAM
Island City Media Group
City of Long Beach

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On behalf of the Kutturan CHamoru Foundation (KCF), we would like to thank you for your support of our goals to preserve and bring traditional CHamoru dance, music, art, and language to our community.

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Provides scholarships and educational support for CHamoru youth. Funds assist with housing students at an institute of higher learning such as UCLA or Long Beach State.

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Helps preserve CHamoru culture and heritage through dance workshops, expanding cultural practice for future generations.