KOROR, Palau — Palau is mourning the loss of a master of a dying art. President Surangel S. Whipps Jr. has issued a presidential proclamation honoring Grand Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, whose death leaves a void in the ranks of the few people alive who could still read the stars, swells and winds to cross […]
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Master Navigator Sesario Sewralur, Son of Mau Piailug, Passes Away at 56
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau — Grandmaster navigator Sesario Sewralur, who carried on his father’s mission to preserve traditional Pacific wayfinding, died July 10 in Taiwan due to heart complications, hours before his 57th birthday, according to a GoFundMe account set up by a student and family friend on behalf of his family. Known […]
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Alingano Maisu Returns Safely to Palau After Typhoon Forces Route Change
Traditional voyaging canoe completes 4,280 nautical miles as crew navigates severe weather across the western Pacific By: Ngeldei Tulop KOROR, Palau — The traditional voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu was formally welcomed home during a closing ceremony May 29 at Drop Off Bar & Grill, marking the crew’s safe return after severe weather, including Typhoon Sinlaku, […]