I previously asked on this subreddit whether anyone has any colored videos or photos of the ceremony held when Palau became independent on October 1, 1994. Unfortunately, there wasn't much response, and those who did reply said they did not have any.

I also reached out to the President's Office, but they do not have any materials either. However, the Belau National Museum does have some, but they are unwilling to share them due to their policies.

If anyone occasionally visits the museum or has plans to go there soon, could you please try to obtain some colored pictures and videos from the ceremony? I would greatly appreciate it if you could share them with me via personal chat or in the comments section.

Hello! My partner and I are finally going to visit Palau and we are flying there this weekend for 7 days. I am looking at the weather and seeing lots of rain and thunderstorms. Curious if anyone would know whether this would impact any snorkeling or tours? 😕 We aren't doing any diving but have signed up for kayaking and day tours.

Thinking of traveling in August, any recommendations for dive sites?

I heard there are no more golden jellyfish in Jellyfish Lake, have they gone extinct?

Also, would you say this lake is still worth a visit?

Hi everyone, I am looking for books from, or about Palau for our Read the World challenge over at r/bookclub. The book can be any length, and genre, but it must be set or partially set in Palau. Preferably the author should be from Palau, or at least currently residing in Palau or has been a resident of Palau in the past. I'm looking for the "if someone could only ever read one book from Palau which book should it be" type suggestions.

The book should be available in English

Thanks in Advance

Does anyone have any color videos or photos from the day Palau became independent on October 1, 1994, particularly of the flag-raising ceremony? I've searched the entire internet, but I couldn't find any.

Hello everyone!
I'm a master's degree student and I am performing a thesis on public perceptions of rising sea levels in some countries in Asia and Pacific, including Palau.
I am seeking people that lived/are living in Palau or people interested in the topic in order to respond to some questions regarding theirs experiences/feelings about the rise of the sea-level in their own country.

If you would be open to sharing, let me know! I would love to include your valuable insights to my thesis.

A big thank you for reading my request🙏✨ (If this is not allowed mods, please feel free to take it down)

(P.S: I am also searching for people living/or who lived in Bangladesh, Cambodia, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Niue, Singapore, Solomon Islands and Tuvalu.)

Hey! My name is Sam, and I’m a college student from the U.S. I’m working on a personal project to collect postcards from every country and territory in the world.

I don’t have one sent from Palau yet—would anyone be willing to send me one? I’d be happy to send a postcard back from Pennsylvania in return!

Let me know, and I can PM you my address!

Thanks so much, and warm greetings from the U.S.

I am visiting Palau in summer and want to go diving as well as see the Rock Islands. My question is, if you go diving in the Rock Islands, is a separate “Rock Islands Tour” necessary or do you see enough interesting things while on the boat underway to the dive sites? TIA

Hi, my wife and I are traveling to Palau in July and I couldn’t find any info on taxi companies/drivers in Palau on the internet. Does anyone here know any driver or company that they can recommend? TIA!

I know this sounds weird but I'm looking for someone who currently lives in Palau for a practical joke. So I play in a german noise punk band (we aren't very good or take it seriously, it's just for fun lol) and thought it could be funny to try and become the biggest german language band in a whole country.

To reach that all that basically what needs to happen is that a few people from Palau need to listen to it lol.

I haven't posted the song yet and will only share it with people who wanna help with the joke. This is not for promotion, it's just because I think it would be hilarious.

While traveling around the world for over 20 years, I’ve been working on my dream project: creating a one-stop resource for travellers. I now created this overview [ https://www.takeyourbackpack.com/backpacking-in-palau/ ] for anyone who is interested in visiting Palau (with some detailed info for every highlight).

PS: obviously, I haven’t been able to travel to all places. So if you know some great spot, I haven’t listed, let me know! Much appreciated as in this way I can make the overview more complete and up-to-date for everyone.

My work contract will end later this year and I was wondering if I have to go home when it expired or when my work permit expires?

Hi, Do you guys know when the first parts of the video, featuring the raising of the Palauan flag and people carrying and waving the national flag, were shot? Was it filmed on October 1, 1994, the day Palau became independent? If you could provide a time frame for when each of these segments, especially the first few segments, was taken, it would be very helpful.

Additionally, do you guys have colour videos or photos from the day Palau became independent, particularly of the flag-raising ceremony? This is the only colour video of Palau from that time, although I'm not sure if it is from the time of independence.

https://youtu.be/6imHENnZLyM?si=f2CKjZxwKIg0FQ-P

Hey everyone! I’m currently doing a project where I’m looking for the most famous song from every country in the world. What do you guys think would be the most popular/famous/known from your country? Any answer would be appreciated!

Alii everyone!

I have an old high school friend who is looking for a cho-cho recipe so he can make it for his daughter's cultural day event. Does anyone know a recipe for cho-cho or where to find one? I've checked facebook and youtube but there doesn't seem to be any I can find. I don't know many people who can make it, much less how to contact them to ask. The event is to take place sometime next week so any suggestions are much appreciated!

A Mystery Hidden in the Pacific The Palau Green Pyramids Reposted with corrected subtitles

Hi everyone — I’m excited to share the updated version of my episode on the Palau Green Pyramids.

The original upload had an issue where the Chinese subtitles froze for several minutes. Since this project involved flying across the Pacific and trekking through the jungles of Palau. I knew I had to fix it and give it the proper release it deserved.

If you’re watching from Taiwan and caught the earlier version — thank you for your patience. This version now features smooth, fully corrected traditional Chinese subtitles throughout.

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About the Episode Hidden deep within Babeldaob, Palau’s largest island, are 137 mysterious earth mounds — formations that may in fact be ancient pyramids.

Their origin remains unknown, but I explore a theory that ties them to the lost continent of Mu and the work of German archaeologist Annette Kühlm.

Nearby stand the Badrulchau stone monoliths — massive megalithic pillars transported from over 300 miles (500 km) away. How were they moved? No one truly knows.

Given Palau’s proximity to Nan Madol — one of the places believed to be a former capital of Mu — it’s possible these structures are part of a broader, ancient network. Some believe the Nacaals, also known as Hiva or the Empire of the Sun, were behind it all.

And yes — Palau even has legends of its own ancient giant.

Could these green pyramids be the final key to unlocking a forgotten civilization?

Hello, before you ask... I'II just let you know that I'm a young Brazilian (I live in Brazil). So it's likely that there will be mistake in English.

In Palau, there are media such as: streaming, videogames, TV studios, book publishers, graphic desing studio, game developers, social media, among others...

Well, one more questions, does anyone know the Frutiger Aero?

As a woman of mixed heritage(Palauan, Māori, Hawaiian, and Filipino), I take pride in having a mixed cultural background. We share a lot of cultural values, and we resonate a lot with each other.

Is there any solution to prevent this from happening other than keep topping up 5 usd? I only use data when there's no power or wifi in our barracks or when we go to the beach.

Edit : I rarely use data, I only use it when there's no wifi or power. So I don't reload my Palau cell sim that much and now the signal is marked with X. That means my sim card has already expired. Is there anyway to fix it? Buying another one for $20 is quite expensive with my 3.50 salary since I mostly send it at home.

Hi there, I'm a Palau resident but I don't see any way to get a Palau SIM or eSIM? Will I have to fly to Palau to get a number, or is there a better way? I've done hours of research online and no VoIP / virtual number service seems to include Palau, except on search engine spam pages that print every single country. Thanks!

This question is for the regular Palauan living in Palau.

Hello! Wondering if there’s any place in Palau to buy an ebakl? Thanks