This 2013 Fanha‘aniyan Pulan CHamoru (Chamorro Lunar Calendar) features the contributions and advice of the Guam Lunar Calendar Committee, which was initiated by the Western Pacific Regional Fishery Management Council. The tide charts with the moon rise and set times in Chamorro time for Hagatña, Guam, were provided by Barry Smith, retired, University of Guam Marine Laboratory. The seasonal fishing predictions were provided by the fishermen in the committee and consolidated by committee member Jesse Rosario.
This calendar features the winning entries from a student art contest held on Guam on the theme of “Kontenuha Muna'lå'la' put Kutturåt Chamorro yan Siguridån Nengkanno’” (Moonlight talk: Addressing Sustainability through Chamorro Cultural and Food Security)." This theme encourages discussion on how traditional knowledge and cultural practices promotes sustainable use of natural resources and ensures the island’s food security.
