By: Summer Kennard KOROR, Palau (Sept. 25, 2026) — Palau will celebrate its 32nd Independence Day with five days of cultural, traditional and community activities beginning Sept. 27, including state celebrations, markets, traditional games, art, fireworks and boat races. Flag of the Republic of Palau. This year’s Independence Day and 26th Olechotel Belau Fair will […]
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Palau Announces Tentative Schedule for Independence Day and Olechotel Belau Fair
By: Eoghan Olkeriil Ngirudelsang KOROR, Palau (Sept. 21, 2026) — Palau’s Independence Day and Olechotel Belau Fair (OBF) celebrations are tentatively scheduled for September 30 through October 4, according to the Ministry of Human Resources, Culture, Tourism and Development. This year’s celebration will be held under the theme, “Culture in Action is Wellness in Life […]
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Taiwan Youth Ambassadors Discover Palau’s Culture, People and Natural Beauty During Two-Week Visit
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — “I got to meet with some elderly at the old age center and got to spend some time with them. Hearing their stories was so inspiring.” For Taiwanese youth ambassador Corayne, those conversations with Palau’s elders were among the experiences that made a two-week cultural exchange in Palau memorable. […]
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Professed “Ourrot” of Idid Clan Announces Removal of Bilung Title from Bilung Gloria Salii
Rare and unprecedented move could trigger legal and traditional challenges within Palau’s chiefly system. By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (June 1, 2026) — In a move that could have far-reaching implications for Palau’s traditional leadership system, a public announcement published this week declared that Bilung Gloria Salii has been removed as Bilung of the Idid […]
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Virtual Gallery Project Opens New Digital Stage for Palauan Artists
Japanese artist Tomoya Uemura uses immersive technology to transform how audiences experience art By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — “Palau changed my life,” says Japanese painter Tomoya Uemura, whose passion for art and technology is now helping create a new way for people around the world to experience and appreciate Palauan art through virtual reality. […]