This episode of Fanachu! featured a panel of active learners of the Chamoru language, who shared their experiences and their journeys in learning Chamoru and embracing more of their heritage. All of the guests have been students in Dr. Michael Lujan Bevacqua's free zoom Chamoru classes offered each Saturday. 

Fanachu has hosted multiple episodes with Chamorus seeking to learn their native language, who share their language learning journeys. As more than 80% of Chamorus in the world today cannot speak their native language, it is important to normalize and nurture the learning of Chamoru, not mock those who weren’t taught the language growing up.

This episode featured as guests Patricia Pocaigue Beuke, David Taitingfong, Natalie "Pachang" Velasco and Charlie and Avery Selk. It was hosted by Michael Lujan Bevacqua and aired live on August 31, 2022. 

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