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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Palau’s role at UNESCO highlights the stakes for local heritage and tourism
By: Laurel Marewibuel For Palauans, the Busan meetings were not just another overseas conference. They were a chance to put Palau’s heritage, tourism priorities and island concerns in front of the people helping shape the future of UNESCO World Heritage work. From July 17–22, three Palauan representatives took part in a capacity-building workshop on sustainable […]
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Angaur School Named Custodian of Island’s Ancient Artifacts
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — Angaur Elementary School will become the custodian of ancient artifacts unearthed on the island, under an agreement signed July 1 between two national government bureaus. The Bureau of Cultural and Historical Preservation, under the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development, signed a memorandum of understanding with the […]
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Demok Festival Brews Bigger Legacy in Ngaraard
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau—The Demok Festival of Ngaraard State kicked off in 2022 as a grassroots ode to Palau’s national soup — a hearty, rich demok that screams local pride and heritage from Ngaraard itself, said organizer Ngaraard First Lady Lisa Sakuma. “What started as a small gathering of family, friends, and community members […]