Happy International Women’s Day! In Palauan society, women have many responsibilities. One being taro cultivation, which is a prominent component in our culture. Captured here are two Palauan women at a 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘪 (taropatch) or cultivated taro field.
When cultivating a taropatch, it involves management of waterways. Because of this, Palauan women have been referred to as hydro-engineers. They routinely dig ditches to increase water flow or use organic material (tree trunks, branches) or plant various plants/trees to stop or slow water flow, depending on the condition of the taro farm (Jackson Wild Presentation by Madelsar Ngiraingas. 2019).
This post is dedicated to all hard working women and to our mothers who are the keepers of our culture and traditions! #visitpalau #micronesia #iwd #internationalwomensday #oceania
“Palau is a destination plucked from a diver’s dream.” - @paditravel • Stellar shots by @summitstoseas on their recent trip to Palau😍
#visitpalau #pristineparadise #micronesia #pacificislands
“Palau, you have my heart. This island nation treasures its unique and thriving ecosystems. It lets nature lead the way. And this is just above the surface!” - @gabriellegrip 🤍🤍 #visitpalau #divepalau #pristineparadise #palau
Palau’s vibrant and thriving reefs 🪸 up close! Photos by @pappaga11a 💙 #visitpalau #divepalau #coralreefs #pristineparadise #palau
Just a regular day in the islands of Palau 😮💨 this one’s for all the #oceanlovers out there #divepalau #visitpalau #pacificislands #oceania #divingislife #marineprotectedarea #worldsfirstsharksanctuary
Another way to learn more about Palauan culture and our people… FOOD 😋🤤 #eatlocal #visitpalau #farmtotable #seatotable #palau
@kristijanilicic sharing some moments experiencing the world famous Rock Islands Southern Lagoon and at the tallest waterfall in Micronesia! 💙 #UNESCO #visitpalau #pristineparadise #palau #travelmood
So blue 😍🌊 #visitpalau #kayangel #pristineparadise #palau #oceania #micronesia #travel #bluestwater
Surrounded by lush greenery… the most brilliant blue waters you’ll ever see…with people so kind they treat you as their own 💛 If Palau is on your travel list we have amazing news! More flights are now available. To those living in Australia or would like to transit this route, we got flights for you! Tap in to see! #visitpalau #pristineparadise #palau #oceania #micronesia #divepalau
Catching some rays…underwater😏🌊Photo Courtesy- @frankie_lgk #manta #visitpalau #divepalau #scubadiving #paditravel
But I CAN see myself visiting Palau 😌📴 #mood #visitpalau #pristineparadise #palau #vacationmode #ngardmau
The Palau Reefs are a diver’s dream ✨dive in one of the seven underwater wonders of the world! #PADI #diversparadise #divepalau #visitpalau
Some sweetness for your feed! There’s many ways to prepare banana in Palau. This one is banana cooked in boiled water, or sometimes coconut milk. Simple and delicious 😋 #visitpalau #foodie #localfood #palau #pacificisland #micronesia
“Palau then and now (15 years later). We don’t come back to places often, but I am glad we came back to #visitpalau “ - @tspadventures Mesulang for choosing Palau 🥰🥰❤️
On a beach with a coconut in hand🥰 This is happiness. Cheers to you and yours! Happy Holidays from #pristineparadise #palau 🥰🥰 #visitpalau
Longing to explore more of Palau? Take about an hour boat ride to the island of Peleliu, situated south of Koror. Peleliu is rich in history and offers a homely and nostalgic getaway.
Tread along its beautiful beaches and through wild nature trails where you’ll be sure to create many memorable experiences.
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“Spending time with those we love 🫶🏼🦈” - @jvrnava #visitpalau #palau #divepalau #scubadiving
Waking up in one of the most diverse, complex and serene places on earth! This is the Rock Islands Southern Lagoon (RISL), a UNESCO World Heritage Site!
Islands within the RISL are carbonate fossil islands formed during the Miocene era. Coral reefs were uplifted to form dry islands, which have eroded over millions of years to form the iconic islands known today as the Rock Islands (Colin 2009).
#visitpalau #camping #naturelovers #sunrise
A destination that cares for the environment and you 💖 Read more about our sunscreen ban here! #visitpalau #responsibletourism #pristineparadise #palau #ourocean
Palau is Pristine Paradise. #visitpalau #culture #marinesanctuary #worldsfirst #sharksanctuary #travel #sustainability
The paradise you’ve been dreaming about is now another step easier to get to! @chinaairlines.tw will be flying to Palau 🫶🏽🥳 every Wednesdays and Saturdays starting November 16th! Air Niugini will also be flying to Palau starting December 13th so if you’re in Australia 🇦🇺💘 tickets on sale soon on https://www.airniugini.com.pg/ #visitpalau
#pristineparadise #palau #micronesia
