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COUNCIL OF CHIEFS History Roles in government Staff and contact ... Youth Office of the President P.O.Box 6051 Palau, PW 96940 Ph: 680 488-2403/2828 Fx: 680 488-2424/1662 Bureau of Arts and Culture P.O. Box 100 Koror, Republic of Palau 96940 Phone: (680) 488-2489/3361 Fax: (680) 488-2657/3594 E-mail: histpres@palaunet.com Our Mission: The Bureau of Arts and Culture, in accordance with enabling legislations and applicable regulations and standards, is responsible to protect and preserve the tangible and intangible historic and cultural resources of Palau and ensure that the opportunities for education and enjoyment of Palau's cultural heritage is available for everyone. The Bureau of Arts and Culture is dedicated to preserving the cultural and historical heritage of Palau. Bureau archaeologists work to preserve and understand ancient villages, terraces, stone monuments, and artifacts. Our Ethnographers work closely with elders to insure skills, lifeways, and values developed over thousands of years can continue to inform our lives today. The Bureau is steadily increasing its capabilities by encouraging staff development and striving to upgrade its research equipment. We are proud that the Bureau has been a recipient of the National Park Service's Cultural Program Award for Outstanding Historic Preservation Program in Micronesia. Whether you visit us in our home office or see us at work in the field, please take a minute and say hello. We welcome your ideas and contributions!

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About the Republic of Palau Located in the Western Pacific about a 1.5-hour flight from Guam, the 325-mile archipelago of Palau is a lush landscape of more than 300 islands capped with verdant vegetation swimming in pools of bright blue sea. Among these islands are the Rock Islands, nestled in a 23-mile lagoon between Koror and Peleliu. Read more Best viewed with IE 4.0 or higher Departing from: Depart: (MM/DD/YY) Going to: Guam Majuro (Marshalls) Saipan (CNMI) Rota (CNMI) Tinian (CNMI) Koror (Palau) Truk (FSM) Pohnpei (FSM) Honolulu (Hawaii) Return: (MM/DD/YY) Adults: MICRONESIA HOME Federated States of Micronesia Guam Marshall Islands ... Hawaii.com /Magnificent Micronesia /* You may give each page an identifying name, server, and channel on the next lines. */ var pageName="" var server="" var channel="" var pageType="" var pageValue="" var prop1="" var prop2="" var prop3="" var prop4="" var prop5="" var prop6="umbrella" if(!prop7) var prop7="umbrella" var prop8="" var prop9="" var prop10="" /********* INSERT THE DOMAIN AND PATH TO YOUR CODE BELOW ************/ /********** DO NOT ALTER ANYTHING ELSE BELOW THIS LINE! *************/ var s_code=' '

45. Location History Culture Art Language Time Zone Climate Customs culture Although in the past few decades, palau has adapted to an internationaleconomy, palauans for the most part strongly identify with their traditional http://micronesia.hawaii.com/palau/about/aboutpalau.html

Location History Culture Art ... Climate LOCATION The location and geographic description of the Republic of Palau is: 7 degrees 30' North Latitude, 133 degrees 30' East Longitude Back to top HISTORY Palau's early history is still largely veiled in mystery. Why, how or when people arrived on our beautiful islands is unknown, but studies indicate that today's Palauans are distant relatives of the Malays of Indonesia, Melanesians of New Guinea and Polynesians. As for the date of their arrivals, carbon dating of artifacts from the oldest known village sites on the Rock Islands and the spectacular terraces on Babeldaob place civilization here as early as 1,000 BC. The most noteworthy first foreign contact took place in 1783 when the vessel Antelope, under the command of English Captain Henry Wilson, was shipwrecked on a reef near Ulong, a Rock Island located between Koror and Peleliu. With the assistance of Koror's High Chief Ibedul, Wilson and his men stayed for three months to rebuild his ship. From that time onward, many foreign explorers called on Palau, and the islands were exposed to further European contact. Foreign governance of our islands officially began when Pope Leo XIII asserted Spain's rights over the Caroline Islands in 1885. Two churches were established and maintained by two Capuchin priests and two brothers, resulting in the introduction of the Roman alphabet and the elimination of inter-village wars. In 1899, Spain sold the Carolines to Germany, which established an organized program to exploit the islands' natural resources.

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Palau .....undisputed tropical paradise Select more info .. General Info Accommodation Diving Getting There Prices Destination Map Oceania Menu Palau is part of the Micronesia Island chain and is located just 7o north of the Equator - giving it some of the most favourable tropical weather on earth. In 1783, enroute to China, British Captain Henry Wison ran aground in his ship Antelope off the shores of Ulong Island and hence began Palau's contact with the 'outside world'. There were no records prior to Wilson's accidental visit so it was not clear how long the islands had been inhabited - recent carbon dating has given estimates of over 3 millenium. Detailed studies of language and culture have detected influences from Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and New Guinea. The Spanish took control of Palau in 1885 and the islands were bought by Germany in 1899 before being passed on to Japan under the 1919 Treaty of Versailles. Although these external influences reflect the multifaceted aspect of Palau's culture, there remains a laid-back air of unspoilt paradise about the place. Today, Palau benefits from generous grants as Japan and America try to out do each other in the conservation stakes - a win win situation for the future preservation of the reefs of Palau. Palauan culture revolves around matrilineal clans (no wonder it is such a relaxed and easy place to be!). A council of chiefs was responsible for the governing of a village whilst a parallel concil of women held an advisory role, in control of land, money and the selction of the chiefs themselves. Disputes between clans were settled with 'war' which only continued until the first man died whereby victory was claimed and the trophy head was displayed outside the winning village as a future deterent.

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Palau Islands Oceania CULTURE Palau's social organization is highly complex and competitive. The race for money, prestige and power, the main thrust of which used to be for political power within a clan or village, was the focus from which most events occurred, such as sports competitions and wars. Palauan villages were, and still are, organized around 10 clans reckoned matrilineally. A council of chiefs from the 10 ranking clans governed the village, and a parallel council of their female counterparts held a significant advisory role in the control and division of land and money. Men and women had strictly defined roles to play in the continuity of the village. The sea was the domain of men who braved its fury to harvest the fish necessary to sustain the village and wage battle. Inter-village wars were common, so men spent a lot of time in the men's meeting houses mastering techniques of canoe building and refining their skills with weapons. Women, on the other hand, held sway in the home. They cultivated vegetables and harvested shellfish and sea cucumbers from the shallow reefs. Until the late 1800s Palauans were tattooed, with more ornate designs on women of high clan. Men wore their hair in tight buns and rubak, the important chiefs, wore bracelets made from the vertebrae of dugongs.

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49. Pacific Service Region - Republic Of Palau The Republic of palau is the westernmost jurisdiction in Micronesia, Reciprocity is a given within the culture as people support each other. Language http://www.prel.org/pacserv/palau.asp

Pacific Service Region Republic of Palau The Republic of Palau, Culture Palauan culture is complex with many regulations and taboos that one must follow in order to prosper. Reciprocity is a given within the culture as people support each other. Language The Republic of Palau has two official languages: Palauan and English. English is usually spoken in business and governmental affairs. Palauan is spoken by a majority of the population and is used daily within some governmental arenas as well as in the schools, community, and home. Useful greetings are provided with English translations and phonetic pronunciations on colorful Language Cards produced by PREL: Palauan HTML PDF Education The present school system in Palau follows that of the American system from grades K-12. Education, by law, is mandatory until the age of 16 or graduation from high school. Palauan and English is taught in the schools with English gradually becoming the instructional language in high school. Palau has 22 public elementary schools, 1 public high school, 2 private elementary schools, 5 private high schools, and 1 community college. PREL Service Center P.O. Box 189

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Home Background and FAQs Culturally Responsive Schools About Micronesia ... 6.7 For what reasons and under what circumstances did the U.S. arrive? What other nations made an impact or were part of history? 6.1 Who are the important figures from traditional and contemporary times? American Samoa Traditional Contemporary Reverend John Williams, introduced Christianity in 1831 Paramount Chief Mauga of Pago Pago and other chiefs of Tutuila and Aunuu ceded the islands to the United States in 1900 King Tuimanua Elisara ceded the Manua Islands under the protection of the United States in 1904 Commander William Michael Crose, first person designated as governor of American Samoa on July 17, 1911 Peter Tali Coleman, first Samoan to become governor of the territory (appointed in 1956; three elected terms, most recent ending in 1993) Chuuk Traditional Contemporary Queen Ketsen Penia, only queen of Chuuk

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52. Islands.com | Palau Beginning to understand why palau is a legendary dive destination? an assortmentof links to the island’s history and culture. www.pbs.org/edens/palau http://www.islands.com/palau/

RELATED LINKS adsonar_pid=2639;adsonar_ps=2068;adsonar_zw=160;adsonar_zh=270;adsonar_jv='ads.adsonar.com'; Receive Travel Specials from Palau and other islands Palau Field Notes What to do on Palau ISLANDS Web Picks The best of Palau on the Web. Maps Palau at a glance. Archives Stories from ISLANDS magazine. Palau Where to Stay Vacation Rentals Guide Cruise Directory Other North Pacific destinations Blue holes, caves, wall dives, with drop-offs into an abyss some 1,000 feet deep... About 700 species of colored corals and 700-pound giant clams. Brilliant tropical reef fish beyond count, along with a full house of sharks, mantas, sea turtles, and bluewater fish Wrecks of ships and planes from an epic WWII battle Warm water, great visibility, almost pristine reefs Beginning to understand why Palau is a legendary dive destination? The Republic of Belau (as it is called by its residents) is actually a chain of 300-plus islands stretching across 400 miles southwest of Micronesia. The largest, Babeldaob, is mostly jungle, with hiking trails, wildlife ranging from cockatoos to crocodiles, a scattering of traditional villages, and an international airport. Just to the south, the capital of Koror is the commercial hub, complete with white-sand beaches, a scattering of resorts, sportfishing charters, and an interesting cultural museum. But the real jewels in this aquatic chain are the Rock Islands, which from the air look like patches of jungle green floating in a vast turquoise lagoon protected by a barrier reef. The diving is nothing less than phenomenal – and best of all, much of the action (including WWII wreck) is in water shallow enough for snorkeling. Of course, it helps when you can clearly see the bottom 50 feet down...

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Countries Messages Site Map Activities ... Data Base!! Travel Information for Everyone Palau Travel Palau Holidays Koror - Babeldaob Island - Peleliu Island -Micronesia Palau is located in the western pacific - It is famous for its beaches and water activities - In particular the diving on the coral reefs and many ship wrecks - But also activities such as kayaking, sailing, snorkling, deep sea fishing, parasailing and much more - Accommodations range from luxury resorts to motels to home stays - Koror is the Capital - Palau was part of the Caroline Islands - Also see Micronesia - This is an unbelievable experience - Enjoy - :) - Travel Vacations/Packages Travel Insurance Air Fares Volunteer Travel ... Phone Calling Cards Bookings Specific to Palau Air Fares to/from Koror Discounted Car Rentals Hotel ... Vacation Packages Related Information Specific to Palau: Hiking in Diving in Golfing in Related Destinations: South Pacific Islands Australia New Zealand Papua New Guinea The order of information on this web page: 1. General Information/Travel Agents - List of Palau Web Sites - Huge Amounts of Information -

54. Bureau Of Arts And Culture - Homepage palau Register Oral History / Ethnography Reserach Info Library. Maps.Public Education Credits and Links. Festival of Pacific Arts 2004 http://www.festival-pacific-arts.org/bac/engl/home.html

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55. Palau - Definition Of Palau In Encyclopedia For other meanings, see palau (disambiguation) The Republic of palau (also spelledBelau) is an culture. Main article culture of palau Music of palau http://encyclopedia.laborlawtalk.com/Palau

Add to Favorites General Encyclopedia Legal ... Law forum Search Word: Visit our Law forums Labor Law Accidents Law Bankruptcy Law Business Law ... Tax Law This article is about the Oceanian island nation of Palau . For other meanings, see Palau (disambiguation) The Republic of Palau (also spelled Belau ) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean , located some 500 km east of the Philippines . Having gained independence in , it is one of the world's youngest and least populated nations. Beluu er a Belau No coat of arms In Detail National Motto :Rainbow's End Missing image LocationPalau.png image:LocationPalau.png Official languages English Palauan Capital ... Koror President Tommy Remengesau Area - Total - % water Ranked 179th Negligible Population - Total (Year) Density Ranked 190th Independence October 1 ... Calling Code Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 States 4 Geography ... 10 External links History Main article: History of Palau The first inhabitants of Palau, probably from Indonesia , settled on the islands as early as 1000 BC Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos first sighted the islands in , but attempts to settle on or trade with the islands weren't started until the 18th century , by the British . Spain colonized the islands in the late 19th century , but sold it to Germany in Japan seized the islands at the start of World War I , and gained a mandate over them until the end of the Second World War , when the islands came under control of the United States as a Trust Territory. The Palauans voted in

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home resource directory disorders quizzes ... support forums Advertisement ( Palau For other uses, see Palau (disambiguation) The Republic of Palau (also spelled Belau ) is an island nation in the Pacific Ocean , located some 500 km east of the Philippines . Having emerged from United Nations trusteeship (administered by the United States of America ) in , it is one of the world's youngest and least populated nations. Beluu er a Belau No coat of arms In Detail National motto : Rainbow's End Official languages English Palauan Japanese (in Angaur) Capital Koror President Tommy Remengesau Area - Total - % water Ranked 179th Negligible Population - Total (Year) Density Ranked 189th 20,303 (2005 est.) Independence October 1 Currency US Dollar ... Calling Code Contents showTocToggle("show","hide") 1 History 2 Politics 3 States 4 Geography ... edit History Main article: History of Palau The first inhabitants of Palau, probably from Indonesia , settled on the islands as early as 1000 BC Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos first sighted the islands in , but European attempts to settle on or trade with the islands weren't started until the 18th century , by the British . Spain colonized the islands in the late 19th century , but sold it to Germany in Japan seized the islands at the start of World War I , and gained a mandate over them until the end of the Second World War , when the islands came under control of the United States as part of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands . The Palauans voted in not to join the Federated States of Micronesia , and chose independence instead. After a long period of transition, including the violent deaths of two presidents (

57. Olekoi Palau - Alii Alii palau s early history is still largely veiled in mystery. palauans stillmaintain the cultural traditions that make it unique in the Pacific. http://www.olekoi.com/People.htm

Your browser does not support inline frames or is currently configured not to display inline frames. Palau's early history is still largely veiled in mystery. Why, how or when people arrived on our beautiful islands is unknown, but studies indicate today's Palauans are distant relatives of the Malays of Indonesia, Melanesians of New Guinea and Polynesians. As for the date of their arrivals, carbon dating of artifacts from the oldest known village sites on the Rock Islands and the spectacular terraces on Babeldaob place civilization here as early 1,000 BC. What is known, however, is that Palau once sustained a population much larger than even that of today. Palau's social organization is highly complex and competitive. The race for money, prestige and power, the main thrust of which used to be for political power within a clan or village, was the focus from which most events occurred, such as sports competitions and wars. Palauan villages were, and still are, organized around 10 clans reckoned matrilineally. A council of chiefs from the 10 ranking clans governed the village, and a parallel council of their female counterparts held a significant advisory role in the control and division of land and money.

58. EasySardinia.com - Palau - North Sardinia - Art, History And Culture North Sardinia , Costa Smeralda, palau , booking on line Hotel And Residence Sardinia - EasySardinia.com - palau - North Sardinia - Art, History and http://www.easysardinia.com/eng/localita/palau/palau_storia.html

HOME Contact COSTA SMERALDA: Arzachena Porto Cervo Baia Sardinia e Cannigione La Maddalena Tempio Pausania PALAU: Home Map How To Arrive Sightseeing ... The Table A RT , H ISTORY AND C ULTURE Photo Gallery Local Production Entertainments Holidays and Events PALAU: Art, History and Culture Palau rises above the sea in the north east of Sardinia, exactly in front of Saint Stephen Island In the first decade of the 20th century the first habitations were built, as well as the Church of the Virgin of Graces (Vergine delle Grazie), urban offices and the first roads that connected Palau to other localities of Sardinia, such as Tempio Pausania, which was the center of the zone at that time, and whose remote district Palau was. During the period from the end of the twenties till the years of the Second World War Palau experienced a slow, but significant improvement of its structures and services: the railway was built in 1929, the Palau-Tempio and Palau-Arzachena-Olbia roads were completed, a sports ground was built and the electricity supply was provided. Home Contact Services Card Who we are News Letter Price for the advertiser Print the Discount Voucher A public utility Tour Guide of the Sardinia: EasySardinia.com

59. Palau: Map, History And Much More From Answers.com (Click to enlarge) palau (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Pa·lau ( pälou , p?- )also Be·lau ( b?- culture. Main article culture of palau. Music of palau http://www.answers.com/topic/palau

showHide_TellMeAbout2('false'); Business Entertainment Games Government ... More... On this page: Dictionary Encyclopedia Map Local Time Dialing Code Stats WordNet Wikipedia Translations Best of Web Mentioned In Or search: - The Web - Images - News - Blogs - Shopping Palau Dictionary (Click to enlarge) Palau (Mapping Specialists, Ltd.) Pa·lau p¤-lou , pə- also Be·lau bə- ) (Formerly Pe·lew pə-là « , pē- A group of about 200 volcanic islands and islets in the Caroline Islands of the western Pacific Ocean. When the Carolines became part of the Federated States of Micronesia in 1978, Palau chose to form a republic in free association with the United States, which became effective in 1994. The capital is Koror. Population: 20,000 . var tcdacmd="cc=edu;dt"; Encyclopedia Palau p¤lou ) , officially Republic of Palau, independent nation (1995 est. pop. 17,000), c.192 sq mi (497 sq km), W Pacific, in the W Caroline Islands . Belau, the native form of Palau, is sometimes used. Until 1994, Palau was administered by the United States as the last UN trust territory. It consists of about 200 islands and islets, of which Babelthuap, Oreor (the capital), Arakabesan, and Malakal are the most important. A new capital is being built on Babelthuap. Palau has a bicameral parliament, a president, and a vice president. Subsistence farming and some commercial fishing and shellfishing are the chief economic activities.

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Available in October 2001 The comprehensive book on Palau's dive sites including history, culture and easy to read maps. Chapters on the Palau Conservation Society, Koror State Rangers and all other marine research organizations focusing on conservation. Listings of hotels, dive and tour operators and much much more. Size of actual book: 6" x 8.5" , 156 pages in full color with over 238 photos, including scientific names of marine life. Fully laminated cover for durability. per copy plus $4 shipping via US Priority Mail How to Order Produced and Published by: Dream Time. Authors from left to right, Gunter Taus, Kevin Davidson, Gunther Deichmann, and Ethan Daniels. ABOUT SAMS SCUBA DIVING DIVE TRAINING DIVE SHOP ... CONTACT US Web site by Under Watercolours

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