Chamorro Village: I don't how I can best describe this place. It's located in Lau Lau Bay, Saipan. The owners used to hold Polynesian shows there in the mid 70's. I was still in grade school when I first heard of Chamorro Village. The way family and friends described it, Chamorro Village seemed be a popular outlet back then. Word of mouth was the best way to advertise. I have been wanting to go there forever. But, transportation then was scarce that all I could do was march to and from school, the neighbors (to play with friends), to and from the neartest store. No fun. I kept my hopes up: some day I shall go. But you know how time flies. Change happens. Before I finished high school, I learned that the village had to close down. It was kind of sad.
One day, I took my niece, Sheena Saures, who asked me to help her do some beach hunting for her Hopwood Jr. High science class project, I discovered that the gate that used to keep people out was now open. I thought that maybe the owners may be at the site checking things out. I decided to drop by for a quick visit. No one was there, so I did a little site inspection then grabbed a few pictures to share with everyone.
Note: Photos taken on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 by gus k.
4 comments:
Thanks for the memory. I hadn't thought of the place for years.
Tony scuffled for a long time to get by. I think what really got him was when the hotels started doing their own dinner shows.
Great location. A full moon over the bay is spectacular.
You are welcome, Ken. Hmm...a change in tied can be devestating for most businesses. Entertainment is tough! I admire the folks in Hawaii for whatever right thing they're doing to keep the Polynesian Cultural Center going.
Brada Gus. I remember this place when I first had my Kodak110 camera. I think its time for me to dig up some ancient stuff and get them digitized. Just hate this Sea periods chasing pirates and the axis of evil. I'll see what I can dig up and try to send for digitizing service somewhere while I am out to sea. Brada man, I might be coming around again to smell the BBQ offshore our isla for the summer. Keep your ears open if the Govt big wigs get an invite to the USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier. Tell Cinta to go and I can try to get her to reenlist me another 20 years in this outfit just for giggles and fun. Anyhow brada, thanks for the memories.
Wow! What a treat today. I hadn't checked this post in a while and when I went back, I found your note. I will tell Cinta that you wrote... thanks, Bwiibw for thinking of us. I would love to see those photos dating so many years back. Maybe I could use some of them (or all of them) to post on my blog.
Hey! USS George Washington? I guess it will be a while before retirment, huh? ARRRR! Go get 'em pirates and bring me some treasure.
Stay in touch, Bwiibw. Thanks for leaving a comment.
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