Palau
Belau rekid
Our Palau
1980
1980
Ymesei O. Ezekiel
Ymesei O. Ezekiel
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Key Facts
- 1. Palau was one of the last territories in the Pacific to gain independence, becoming sovereign in 1994
- 2. The country has one of the world's most pristine marine environments and was the first to create a large-scale marine sanctuary
- 3. Palau has a unique relationship with the United States through a Compact of Free Association, which allows Palauans to live and work in the U.S.
Lyrics
Belau loba klisiich er a kelulul,
El dimla tekoi er a rechuodelmii,
Lomdasu el mo chetituokel,
Mo kmo, Belau a chotil a klengar.
Bo dole ketek a kerruul er a belumam,
Lomdasu loltak a rengud el di mereched,
Bo de melatk a tekoi er a Belau.
Lomdasu el mo chetituokel,
Mo kmo, Belau a chotil a klengar.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Analysis
EditorialAdopted in 1980 when Palau became a self-governing republic. Written and composed by Ymesei O. Ezekiel. Palau gained full independence in 1994 when its Compact of Free Association with the United States came into effect.