Thursday, October 30, 2008

Circum-Philippine Sea Small Boat Symposium

The Circum-Philippine Sea Small Boat Symposium was held on Oct. 17 at the University of Guam as part of the 21st annual Micronesia Island Fair.

Speakers discussed efforts to revive traditional ship-building and seafaring in Guam with the theme "Year of the Proa." Below are photos of the construction of a Chamorro proa during the event.

The building of a Chamorro proa by the members of Traditions About Seafaring Islands, or TASI, begins to take shape. When complete, the side should be about four feet tall, according to Frank Cruz, president of TASI.

The building of a Chamorro proa by the members of Traditions About Seafaring Islands, or TASI, begins to take shape. When complete, the side should be about four feet tall, according to Frank Cruz, president of TASI. (Pacific Sunday News file photo)

Master navigator Manny Sikau of Tradition About Seafaring Islands, or TASI, and others works on shaping one of the wood planks that will be used in the building of a traditional Chamorro proa. The proa was completed recently and named the

Master navigator Manny Sikau of Tradition About Seafaring Islands, or TASI, and others works on shaping one of the wood planks that will be used in the building of a traditional Chamorro proa. The proa was completed recently and named the "Saina." (Pacific Sunday News file photo)

Tradition About Seafaring Islands President Frank Cruz, foreground, works on shaping one of the wood planks that will be used in building of a traditional proa. Master navigator Manny Sikau is seen assisting in the background.

Tradition About Seafaring Islands President Frank Cruz, foreground, works on shaping one of the wood planks that will be used in building of a traditional proa. Master navigator Manny Sikau is seen assisting in the background. (Pacific Sunday News file photo)


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