By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau — Palauan women, as keepers of the nation’s cultural traditions in a matrilineal society, have a responsibility to ensure that traditional customs are practiced correctly and passed on to future generations, participants at the 33rd annual Mechesil Belau Conference said. During a panel discussion on traditional leadership, cultural values and […]
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DAVE Art Show centers on 1981 vision of Palau’s future
By: L.N. Reklai KOROR, Palau (Oct.1, 2026)— “Belau ra Klukuk, Belau er Kid,” translated as “Belau of Tomorrow, Our Belau,” took on special meaning at this year’s DAVE Art Show, where a 1981 painting by Palauan artist Samuel Adelbai served as the exhibition’s centerpiece. Adelbai’s “Bai er Belau” offered a striking vision of what Palau’s […]
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To the Editor:
The Poverty Among the Palauans By: K.B. Toichi Palauans have been struggling to keep up with the high cost of living, including electricity bills, fuel prices, and goods and services taxes. The high cost of everything has affected the everyday lives of citizens. With the minimum wage starting at $5.00 per hour, it doesn’t cover […]
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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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Bridging Ages: Airai–Ngaraard Poet Honors Elders at Senior Citizens Day
By: Laurel Marewibuel KOROR, Palau — A young poet from Airai and Ngaraard used verse on Saturday to honor elders and the shared history between the two states, delivering a poem that event organizers called a heartfelt bridge between generations. “Being from both Airai & Ngaraard, I really wanted to make both states proud,” said […]
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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 […]