Bridging Worlds Through the Sling: Luis Ponz’s Historic Visit to Guam and the Marianas

For thousands of years, the sling has been an integral part of Chamorro history, an emblem of resilience, survival, and cultural identity. Now, history takes an unexpected yet poetic turn as one of the world’s most renowned slingers, Luis Ponz Livermore, embarks on a journey to Guam and the Mariana Islands. His visit marks a powerful and symbolic reunion between the Balearic and Chamorro traditions of slinging—two island cultures that have independently preserved and honored this ancient craft.