Palau
Belau rekid
Our Palau
1980
1980
Ymesei O. Ezekiel
Ymesei O. Ezekiel
❤ Love of homeland ✝ God / Faith 🌿 Nature 🤝 Unity |
Context
Adopted 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.
Lyrics
Belau loba klisiich er a kelulul,
El dimla tekoi er a rechuodelmii,
Lomdasu el mo chetituokel,
Mo kmo, Belau a chotil a klengar.
Translations are non-official and intended to convey meaning, not replace originals
Interesting facts
- • Palau was one of the last territories in the Pacific to gain independence, becoming sovereign in 1994
- • The country has one of the world's most pristine marine environments and was the first to create a large-scale marine sanctuary
- • 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.