By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “Although we are many nations, we remain one ocean people.” That message from Grand Master Navigator Ali Haleyalur captures the central argument behind a declaration urging Pacific leaders to recognize traditional navigation as a living cultural heritage of the Blue Pacific continent and make its preservation a regional priority. […]
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Whipps Proclaims National Tribute to Late Navigator Sesario Sewralur
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, […]
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Alingano Maisu Nears Taiwan After 1,000 Miles at Sea
The crew of Alingano Maisu is doing well. After navigating through rough weather and heavy storms, they have now reached clearer skies and steady winds. With more than 1,000 miles behind them, the canoe is making strong time as it continues toward Taiwan. Excitement is building for the official arrival ceremony in Kaohsiung on March […]
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Alingano Maisu begins six-month voyage celebrating legacy of Micronesian navigation
By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Feb. 16, 2026) — The traditional voyaging canoe Alingano Maisu set sail from Palau on Feb. 15, embarking on a 6,200-mile, six-month journey across the Pacific to mark the 20th anniversary of the vessel’s gifting to late Master Navigator Pius “Papa Mau” Piailug. Alingano Maisu departs Malakal port on its […]