Located in the capital city of hagatna, umatac village is a very important village in the legend and history of guam. First, love and thank you from the founder of cettibayecosesions. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Fort soledad in umatac, guam is a great spot to get some history of of the fort while taking in breathtaking views of the umatac area.
Feb 6, 2015 women at an umatac graveside paying their respects. The month of march in the chamorro language is umatalaf, or to catch guatafi, which is believed to be the root word of umatac. This southern gem offers glimpses of spanish history and proud heritage throughout the village. Stripes guam and guampedia have joined forces to present this weekly. This guide includes everything you need to know about our island in one easytoread format. The community of umatac hosts this annual festivity, which brings community awareness of the historical. The small village of umatac is located in southern guam along. At one time it was protected by a thatched shelter although the books on. Take a tour of the magellan monument, guam to visit historic site in umatac. The filing deadline for this election was june 30, 2020. Televised book launch of julian aguons the properties of perpetual light.
History credits the village of umatac as his landing place, but drawings from the navigators diary suggest that magellan may have landed in tumon in northern guam. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The city of umatac, guam, held a general election for mayor on november 3, 2020. Guam may be small in size, but its big on water activities, culture, shopping, dining, and breathtaking beaches. When guam was colonized in the 17th century, the spanish made umatac a parish so the chamorro people in the area could be converted. For all your administrative procedures, you can go to the umatac city hall at the address and schedules indicated on this page or contact the city halls customer service by phone or by email depending on your preference or on the services availability. Umatac mayors office destination guide umatac municipality. The history of umatac is among the most rich of all the villages of guam, especially during the spanish era. Hungry and weakened from their long voyage, the crew hastily prepared to go ashore and restore provisions. Guide to guam ancestry, family history, and genealogy.
Portuguese navigator ferdinand magellan, sailing for the king of spain, reached the island in 1521 during his fleets circumnavigation of the globe. Built between 1802 and 1819, the fort became defunct shortly after the outbreak of the mexican war of independence. Fort soledad is one of the most visited places in southern guam and is an icon of the islands spanishera history. Several other latte sites are known to exist inland from umatac. Umatac holds annual reenactment of magellans landing.
Before the spaniards came to colonize this beautiful islandnation, this village was considered guam s cradle of creation. The community of umatac is relatively smaller than others. Guam governor offers greene history book after falsely. Jan 01, 2018 the town of umatac is located in the state of guam. Flash floods made portions of guam roads impassable guam. Guam s history with its dedication to the preservation of its treasures to promote guam s chamorro language, culture and traditions for the island children to carry on. It is also the famous location where ferdinan magellan landed. Umatac is an unspoilt village that is full of historical significance.
Covers the lives and legends of the first people of guam and traces the islands development into present day. Visit magellan monument on your trip to umatac or guam. The annual reenactment of ferdinand magellans first contact with umatac villagers was staged in umatac bay on monday afternoon as part of guam history and chamorro heritage. Jan 31, 2021 in the book destinys landfall, a history of guam, author robert f. Marines march through the village of umatac, guam, march 9, 20, to help kick off discovery day, a celebration marking the arrival of portuguese explorer ferdinand magellan on the island in 1521 309mln208043. Mar 02, 2018 guam history and chamorro heritage day falls on the first monday in the month of march. Magellan monument umatac 2021 all you need to know.
Police documents show that both quinata and sked reside in the same address at 115 jose a quinata street in umatac. Interesting stop off point for a quick history lesson of guam and photo taking as its elevated above sea level. Guam and the northern mariana islands familysearch. The landfall most favoured by tradition on guam is umatac, a small village on. Legazpi anchored at umatac bay for thirteen days and formally. There are a number of historical sites to see in umatac and many of. Just before magellan landed here in 1521 at the umatac bay, the chamorros thought that a spot just north of umatac was the place where the first people were created. The villages population has decreased since the islands 2000 census. The spanish era on guam lasted for over 333 years from 1565 through 1898. I didnt ever really believe the cycad story, trojanowski said. One writer, charles ford, wrote a long historical novel on magellans voyage, in. Rogers recounts that magellans flotilla was greeted in the late afternoon of march 6, 1521, by curious islanders who removed a small rowboat towed behind the flagship trinidad.
There are many points of interest in the small southern village such as spanish forts. The history of umatac is among the most rich of all the villages of guam. Umatac is less than fifteen minutes away from the u. Sights and sounds from the guam history and chamorro heritage day festival in umatac on monday night. Thank you for your interest in our visitor guide the guam guidebook. Guam the people of humatak would like to invite everyone to the. Not as populated as lovers point and no charges either. Umatac bay is traditionally cited as the location of the spanish landing. Fort soledad umatac, guam world traveling military family. The museum is the place for all books, pamphlets, manuscripts and maps that deal. Located in the southern region of guam, the beautiful village of umatac is nestled along the coastline of umatac bay. Chamorros were forced to settle in agana, agat, umatac, pago, and fena. Celebrate guams history, heritage in umatac pacific daily news.
It is believed that guam was first discovered by people from southeastern indonesia around 2000 bc. A house next to the umatac bridge along route 2 is flooded as the river nearby crests on aug. Weather permitting, testing is scheduled for saturday, october 3 from 9 a. History the history of umatac is among the most rich of all the villages of guam, especially during the spanish era. Marc publications include a variety of historical texts about guam and micronesia. Guam or rota or at umatac bay on their annual trading voyage to the philippines. Jan 11, 2021 umatac is the smallest and the second oldest guam village, and umatac bay is believed to be the site where explorer ferdinand magellan made first contact with guam on march 6, 1521. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Its area, population and other key information are listed below. Fort soledad is perhaps the most famous and is now a park site often visited by. Umatac, formerly called umata, is a village on the southwestern coast of the united states territory of guam.
Apr 04, 2021 two people have been arrested in connection with the death of former umatac mayor daniel sanchez. The guam history and chamorro heritage day festival is an opportunity to be aware about what went on many years ago. Among other distinctions, umatac is the home to fouha bay in which a rock called fouha rock sits. When the swells are up, umatac bay also offers an awesome opportunity to surf.
Government of guam and the mayors council of guam, is providing free covid19 testing to the first 200 participants who have registered with the umatac mayors office. Humatak, formerly called umata, is a village on the southwestern coast of the united states territory of guam. There are also several interesting things to see in the village of umatac as well like the spanish bridge, the bay area, and even church remains that have been through several earthquakes. Incumbent johnny quinata won election in the general election for mayor of umatac. Nice spot but must be careful of the current its strong. Umatac holds annual reenactment of magellans landing guam. Social and cultural change download ebook pdf, epub. Travellers guide to guam wiki travel guide travellerspoint. Over 333 years of spanish rule over guam guam history. Umatac, guamon a hillside along a steel blue ocean cove here at the. Mar 02, 2021 the delegation is on guam as part of the ongoing commemoration of the 500th year anniversary of ferdinand magellans visit to the island. The entire month of march is a mes chamoru chamorro month, a celebration that begins with the annual guam history and chamorro heritage festival in umatac. However, as it is free from coral reefs, ships may anchor in close to the beach of clean sand and gravel, and their boats can go. The expedition had started out in spain with five ships.
Umatac, guam on a hillside along a steel blue ocean cove here at the southern tip. Guam history and chamorro heritage day in umatac a. Police have not yet indicated how the former mayor was killed. The first known contact between guam and west occurred when ferdinand magellan anchored his small 3ship fleet in umatac bay on march 6, 1521. When guam was colonized in the 17th century, the spanish made umatac a parish so the chamorro people in the area could be converted to christianity.
Village history the history of umatac is among the most rich of all the villages of guam, especially during the spanish era. Among other distinctions, umatac is the home to fouha bay in which a. This coastal village is bordered by inarajan and merizo. The national weather service issued a flash flood warning for the island that day. Muted commemoration for 500th anniversary of magellans. Caldwell, mary sue, a history of the guam public library system, 19471975. From our rich chamorro culture to our heritage, food, and even historical landmarks that make our island unique, you will find everything you need to explore our tropical paradise in. Rudy fegurgur quinata and joyner scott sked, both umatac residents, were arrested by police and charged with murder.
Lookup for businesses, phone numbers, store locations and more in guam. Ancient chamorros believe in honoring their ancestors and this practice continues to the present. First in historical order is the magellan monument at umatac. According to guam legends, life began in fouha bay in northern umatac. The community of umatac is relatively smaller than others on guam and made up of a handful of residents, many of whom are related to each other. There are seven historical sites that are currently accessible to the public and are managed by the humatak community foundation.
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