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People
Not too many new people are moving into Tanapag, but the changing population
dynamics on Saipan are affecting the village.
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Village
Many changes have taken place in the village since most of our guides
were young. We learn about the impact of the homesteading program, and
about some of the structures that have been built.
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Community
The sense of community in Tanapag has been severely challenged by modernization
and American values. But community leaders met this challenge by forming
the Tanapag Action Group and getting involved.
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Re-planting
There are two means by which cultural values are being plowed back into
the community. First is the impact of Carolinian voyagers sailing to
Saipan. The second is a proposal to manage turtles for cultural use.
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Sacred Sites
The Tanapag community has plans to rebuild the utt, reflecting
the impact of the Carolinian voyagers and the urge to perpetuate the
culture. Our guides also discuss the sacredness of Managaha.
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Farewell
Our guides offer some closing thoughts as we bid farewell to Tanapag
and to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
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