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Red Rice & Fina'denne'

Red Rice & Fina'denne'

Hosted by: Jaybyrd Castro

Red Rice and fina’denne’ (fin-uh-den-ee) sauce is a traditional CHamoru dish that has been a part of our people for centuries. The rice is stained purposely with achiote, and the fina’denne’ sauce gives traditional...

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03. The Hafa Adai Golf Classic

This red rice story is about how Indigenous legacies and traditions—even those that are modern—can't pass with our elders. This episode is dedicated to the Hafa Adai Golf Classic. To the people who started it, the...
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02. Mamåhlao at the Hafa Adai Golf Classic

This red rice story is about feeling mamåhlao (shame) for not appearing “CHamoru enough” and how a simple smile can transform shame into belonging. Join Jaybyrd, a 1st generation Stateside CHamoru, as he prepares to...
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01. What’s your red rice story?

Meet your show host, Jaybyrd, and learn how his family's history, which includes origins in Italy and the Mariana Islands, has inspired this podcast. Bring your curiosity and hear about Jaybyrd’s intentions with the...
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