Palau & Peleliu (America's Compact Countries Part 4/4) 4K

Part 1 Marshall Islands • Marshall Islands (Amer...
Part 2 Pohnpei, FSM • Pohnpei, Micronesia (A...
Part 3 Chuuk, FSM • Chuuk, Micronesia (Ame...
Part 4 Palau • Palau & Peleliu (Ameri...
An overview of Palau as part of the U.S. Compact of Free Association. Looks at its history, origins, its current government, and the island of Peleliu, where we speak to a local survivor of the 1944 battle, and finally a spectacular look at the UNESCO world Heritage Site, the Rock Islands. This is part 4 of a 4 part series on the U.S. Compact. The other parts cover the Marshall Islands and Palau. Filmed on location in March 2018.
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Directed, Filmed,
Written & Narrated By
David Whalen
Produced By
Richard Taylor
Produced By
David Whalen
Featuring
Raymond Ngodrii Tiakl
Local Guide
Swing Aguon
Owner, Swings Palau Tours
Hisako Sowad
Lifetime Peleliu Resident
Music
Mahler - Symphony No. 5
Adagietto (4th Movement)
By Wilfred Symphony Orchestra
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Land of Wonders
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Haze of Strings
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[@misatoshi07mohammed20]

"Japanese bring the beer and the American bring the burger, now we can't climb on the rocks anymore" 😂. Thanks, that's an awesome documentary. Love from Samoa ❤

[@cornellbasilio7333]

Thanks for the compliment for my island as a Palauan

[@Me2Lancer]

On the morning of 4 July 1964 my ship USS Brister DER 327 moored on the west side of Koror, Palau. Our crew spend the rest of the day on the island. I purchased wood carvings from the islanders and a storyboard depicting events from the history of the island. We had an enjoyable day and left the following morning. Later, I learned that a physician of mine had served in the liberation of Palau during WWII.

[@brabham74]

Great documentary. btw- My dad was a US Marine during WW II, and he fought in the battle of Peleliu.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Brutal battle. Tx for your comment. I'm glad this video now getting some views. It's my favorite of the new 4bparts but for some reason is least viewed.

[@arkandrada3305]

salute...

[@plumdestiny6968]

Cool I am from there not lying BTW its beautiful

[@wanaraz]

Your Dad was a hero. War is a nasty business but he stood up and did what he had to. I am glad today things are going well with most of Asia and all the islands involved. Paradise found!

[@stevenobitea5843]

The battle of peleliu was not expecting to the American they thought it was going be easy but the Japanese give them battle but thank God he changed his plan because the Japanese was brutal and violence

[@argentum530]

In memory of Marine Private Conrad Wann Jr. (Uncle Bud) who went ashore at Peleliu (and Okinawa) with the 1st Marine Div. ... he came home, but was forever changed, as they all were. Thank you for a beautiful tour of a magnificent place that once experienced terrible events. Semper Fidelis

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you and may the Lord bless Conrad and the rest of the soldiers.

[@EvolvedApe]

love diving in Palau. one of my favorite dive spots.

[@Keallei]

Z Phish did you dive wrecks?

[@faithngiraingas7076]

beautiful documentary! It brought tears to my eyes. i can move to anywhere in the world but this will always be home. thank yhu for this wonderful video it was very informative and educational.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you for the heartfelt comment. It means so much to me that people like you take the time to express themselves here and to say such kind things about my work. Your country is so beautiful.

[@miakaloka]

I LOVE YOUR DOCUMENTARY OF THESE ISLANDS....very educational!

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks Meer. I like your channel also. Contact me. thanks

[@miakaloka]

You are Welcome La Mancha Media Godspeed!!!

[@miakaloka]

Thank you! I might as well work on some details about travelling within my country :)

[@jacacc12]

Loved your documentary on these states and Islands, places that have always fascinated me by their sheer beauty, thank you for sharing.

[@elainegranillo3367]

I loved visiting Palau! The weather was amazing. Enjoyed the milky way and jelly fish lake. Hope to go back again when I visit family in Guam.

[@Keallei]

Elaine Granillo cool! What time of year did you visit? It’s hard to tell what you mean by amazing weather since I personally love the rainy season because the water doesn’t turn red 😂

[@Xostrich12X]

This series deserves more views! Amazing!

[@michaelbandeko3519]

I served aboard the USS Peleliu. I visited the island in the 80's.

[@oryant3352]

Thank you for service sir I am from there

[@ngirabedechal]

During your visit to pelleliu in the 80's there was a ceremony at bloody nose ridge. I was a bored kid that was at that ceremony. I went into the bushes and found two UXOs (mortar shells that were probably still live) I thought it would be cool to show the old soldiers in uniform at the ceremony in progress so I gathered them up and went. You can imagine how that went. I'll never forget the asskicking my uncle gave me for that!

[@glenjohnson2465]

My wife and I went to Palau for a week. Pretty cool to get some explanations on what we saw while there.

[@Keallei]

Glen Johnson wow! Were you visiting or on business? I hope if you go back you can have a local guide because it’s much more immersive than group tours.

[@kazochrymowicz3076]

Just amazing. Whole series love love. Beautiful people.

[@lake1963]

This episode is a wonderful mix of intriguing history, beautiful scenery, and insightful local guides. It serves as an excellent introduction to Palau. It is interesting to know the graveyard was moved to the Philippines, but why not back to the US itself?

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks very much! Great question. I assumed it was some conglomeration there for easier upkeep. Seems to be so. Look here: www.abmc.gov/cemeteries-memorials/pacific/manila-american-cemetery#.XDM9H6ROlxA I have not been to Philippines but looks like a worthy visit for this.

[@Ashoerchen]

Absolutely impressive, in particular because you let the locals tell their story. Not many documentaries around like that. Most concentrate on U.S. troops' heroism and details of the countless battles, with little to no respect to the places and peoples and cultures amid which they unfolded. To carry on from there, I wonder whether your could do another documentary: Who, after all, are the Palauans? What is their history, where do they come from, what makes them tick?

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you! La Mancha Media is a non profit and needs donors to make films.

[@davescheer5038]

I was searching Hawaiian ukulele songs and found your documentary, I ended up watching all of them !

[@lamanchamediatube]

That's great Dave. I hope you enjoyed them. I appreciate your saying so!

[@Decadent36]

I commend you on an effort well done in a part of the world I have been enamored with since a child. I hope you continue your journeys and letting us, the viewer, get more insight into these far flung places across the globe.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Hopefully u can go too one day

[@_bishhhwhat_4891]

Ayyy that’s my home town💕😍 😭😭😭I miss palau Ak meral mla miss out era belau 😌

[@milenko591]

👍❤

[@Keallei]

Mla mo tela el rak ra o bom rei?

[@stewartrogers3715]

There seems to be some confusion here.Palau became an independent state in October 1994.It has a Compact of Free Association with the USA but that does not mean it is a US “territory”.It means the US is responsible for defence for 50 years(until 2044).Proof of independence is Palau being a full member of the United Nations(unlike Guam,Puerto Rico and American Samoa).Further proof of independence-in 2015 Palau voted in favour of a UN General Assembly resolution condemning the US embargo of Cuba.

[@rimuuw]

Belau is an independent, self-governing nation that is freely-associated with the United States through the Compact of Free Association. It's an agreement to "freely associate" with the US without losing our rights to self-government

[@urex11]

Thank You sir. Excellent documentaries

[@corneliussheehan7390]

Thanks Enjoying your documentaries.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Tx for watching...

[@fikretsezginayabakan9802]

very inspiring. if I had a chance , i would get on the first plane and visit these lovely countries

[@ngiradou]

I wish to go to Palau, hopefully in the near future.

[@ladynegrita8606]

I watched both series, this one about the compacted agreement and the other series with Guam, Saipan etc. I think it's a good move by the USA to keep the agreements going. Yes we are in a peace time, but China is making it's presence felt by giving lots of aid to countries both in the Pacific (I'm from one those countries) and also Africa. It wouldn't hurt for the USA to maintain its presence in the Pacific. On the production of your videos, I enjoyed them immensely, and found them educational but also appealing to the holiday maker in me. Thank you for the making both series.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks for watching them!

[@lamanchamediatube]

Hey Felix. Thanks. I'd love to do it someday. I stopped in PR once overnight. Lovely island I thought.

[@willelliott5052]

I went to Palau on business and hope to return. Our snorkel tour boat stopped at that Milky Way bay. Some people covered themselves in that white mud. Also, humans are naturally buoyant there.

[@Keallei]

Will Elliott that last comment made me laugh. I think it’s an illusion. The crescent of the Milky Way is not more saline than the open sea. But I get what you mean. The reflection of the light blue water makes it look like you’re actually floating higher than you actually are. Did you cover yourself with the mud?

[@willelliott5052]

@@Keallei I might have smeared some on my arm just to appreciate the texture, but I had no desire to cover myself. I noticed that the Japanese folks were more into that. I hope to return.

[@amormonica4735]

I love your documentaries, especially this video.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks Roma, this is one of my favs also!

[@priscillatudela5892]

Paula nice place especially rock islands. Good place. From Saipan CMNI near Guam. 670 area code.

[@NotfromDateline]

Amazing series. Thank you.

[@ferryakbar4362]

Good sharing thanks for this vidio.

[@shaynefowley5689]

To answer your question, US currency in a sense guarantees protection from other countries encroaching on the federated islands.

[@oonothin]

That was really good!

[@jngi3912]

Raymond I’m proud you bro Thank you sir for your video

[@bobkohl6779]

Actually Nimitz decided we had to take Pelilui. It was to cover the flank of the Philipines campaign

[@Mr.Oblivian]

I live on Guam, and can't wait to visit Palau

[@richardnsalvador]

O'Blivian, Warning. Don't visit Palau. Those Palau Cannibals will cut off your head, boil your body and eat you! Don't be Oblivious! Stay away from Palau.

[@Keallei]

Richard Salvador 😂

[@lorykyle1365]

Palauans did not come from the Philippines but majority of its culture, language, and manners mirror those of Indonesia and PNG.

[@Sludgedragon]

Has there been any improvement with the giant clams? How's the shark sanctuary going?

[@ruthadelbai2300]

Beautiful Palau ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Keallei]

Ruth Adelbai 🥰

[@kanagarathnamgopal4609]

Wonderful Video. God bless.🙏.

[@hafizahbilli8698]

Thanksyou sir for ur document , amazing 💙

[@kesiiliramk2655]

i love this videeo, and my island!

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks! I love your island too.

[@justin2006nathan]

nice documentary salute to u sir

[@superman-pb1gm]

God bless palau island from palawan Philippines

[@franksorbin1276]

CAT Team 0120 we built the platform on Bloody Nose Ridge in 1994 for the 50th anniversary of the battle

[@Mr.Oblivian]

I can hear bits of Philippine languages in some of the native words... makes sense, as they are close to each other

[@Keallei]

Mr. O'Blivian yup! Both descended from the Austronesian language family.

[@craigwall9536]

I lost an uncle there (a Marine). I really need to go to Guam and Peleliu- not for any other reason than to just die someplace other than Texas; I love Texas too but I need the sea and the Gulf of Mexico ain't it. Just settle on a small sailboat and live out the rest of my days...

[@Heavy-metaaal]

Very far away. The other side of the world. I'm in South America.

[@abulsheikh5044]

Wonderful,

[@stevenmoylan166]

Well produced brother. Oscar contender ...

[@lamanchamediatube]

Hahaha great comment!

[@stevenmoylan166]

Loved the Chuuk segment. Boy, those Chuukese women are fierce and don’t get me started on the love stick.

[@lamanchamediatube]

I'm glad the most popular is the Chuuk part. I hope it draws attention to the school which is doing a world of good there

[@stevenmoylan166]

So what is your overall impression of Micronesia? Could you see yourself living and retiring on Guam?

[@stevenmoylan166]

La Mancha Media Of all the religious orders the Jesuits are the ones you want in the Trust Territories. They rise to the occasion from a social justice p.o.v.

[@AkkaBowdenKerby]

This guides a real funny jokester.

[@Keallei]

Akka Bowden-Kerby oh. I run across Akka again. Bula.

[@hans9862]

The Picture at 6:49, the lady standing at the left was actually my classmate"s grandma

[@lamanchamediatube]

Do you know her name?

[@hans9862]

@@lamanchamediatube yes, I believe it's Keiko Tsao

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks! It would be very interesting if you could write down anything you knew about her or that picture; a little history. Or perhaps your classmate could write some words to post here. I will make sure to pin it so i shows up near the top of comments. I really enjoy that picture.

[@Keallei]

La Mancha Media will they get any sort of compensation from ad rev? Just thinking about that side of it. Thank you for making this documentary.

[@garysimpson3900]

So hard to believe tat the horrors & sufferings described by E B Sledge could have taken place in what is probably one of the most beautiful places on earth.

[@ryanpisigan5936]

i work here before in fuji restaurant in koror, palau last 2016

[@5ubed]

#PALAUANPRIDE

[@Keallei]

Keith Ubedei 👍🏼

[@janetgacias5076]

Palau words is Malay means islands.

[@Keallei]

Janet Gacias Pulau Morotai means island of Morotai? Palau is the westernized way of saying our island name. We say Belau. Beluu for us means land. iungs means island. I can see how beluu and pulau are similar. Both Malay and Tekoi er a Belau are in the Austronesian language family so that makes sense. What languages are spoken in Pulau Morotai? Because in our language we have a song that describes the borders of our country and the south border is described as “Diluches a nguu ra Morotai el me nguu a Meriil” Meriil or Merir is an island in our Southwest Islands group. I’ve always wondered why we mentioned Morotai in Indonesia as part of our border. Maybe because our ancestors were describing the lands where we came from? Or the farthest place we can go and it’s not Belau anymore?

[@neddymicky5187]

15:09 LOL

[@jebrelali7464]

who making the wars ?

[@Keallei]

JEBREL ALI WWII. So in the Pacific it was beaten The Empire of Japan and the USA.

[@idrissaid1204]

I watched the videos. How americanized those local inhabitants are. The conquerors have destroyed traditional cultures all over the world.

[@johnm994]

Parker brought me here.

My grandfather died fighting for the people of the Pacific. I wish they'd let me buy a small piece of land to retire on.

[@Keallei]

Jon Slagill you can lease land. We were not involved in the war. The war was fought here. We were like the child caught in a divorce battle between two parents. I appreciate your service. But understand that it is still hard for us because we are currently being inundated with lease “buy-ups” of land by foreign investors that was taken from us and not always returned to the right clan or persons. These leases are tearing families apart because in our culture land is not owned by one person. But because of Japanese Empire records and Naval Administration and TTPI records usually were put in one name. So that creates a divide when descendants of that person and the rest of the clan. We are still recovering from that. So there is no land right now that would even possibly be available, even for me as a Palauan. Maybe look into Fiji because they have freehold land. Good luck.

[@michaeljohnviernes2877]

Weeeeee

[@liltoaster7308]

Peleliu was arguably one of the worst battles of ww2.

[@gatekeeper3660]

GreatestGulag one of them. Saipan has over 50k dead logistics.

[@liltoaster7308]

@@gatekeeper3660 I'd say Peleliu was worse than Saipan. The USMC was so ill-prepaired for the Fukkaku tactics used by the Japanese that the 1st Marine Division was almost wiped out.

[@mdw6032]

How about yap ? Lol

[@lamanchamediatube]

Love to. Maybe one day I'll get a grant or donation to do it. Unfortunately we couldn't go on last trip.

[@mdw6032]

La Mancha Media cool. Very Cool stuff 🔥💯

[@rachaelchapman2819]

Since when do people now about Palau

[@Keallei]

Rachael Chapman about 5000 years. The exact time is archaeologically inexact but about 3500 BC is a commonly accepted time for earliest known human evidence.

[@audreyseri5947]

9 The Hebrew word for prophet is nabi and this word means: "spokesman" not miracles-bearer or anointing-bearer but spokesman. You see? The prophet messenger is the attribute and the manifestation of the Word of God for his generation. [Kc.60v24]

[@684avatar]

Is there a golds gym there? I’m jus asking cause he’s got that tang top on lol

[@Daichikish]

ummm no no no no no no, not Filipinos or Indonesians..... we are sub- Saharan African, descendants of Polynesians. We are Micronesians. We are mixed with some Asians, but not all.

[@kentarichboniel8190]

it is possible youre that theyre originated from phil n indo because youre 400km away from the island of mindanao philippine in d province of davao..

[@Keallei]

We have Austronesian ancestors. So having some ancestors coming from Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, PNG, and Taiwan plus SE Asia is not unthinkable.

[@robbiemify]

Americas compact countries ??? WTF absolutely nothing to do with America !!!

[@Keallei]

Robbie McGill. It has everything to do with America. Especially since WWII and the TTPI/ Trust Territory days. Can’t tell if dense or sarcastic.

[@williampercival7662]

Exactly even dolphins can figure that out so America needs to wake up and smell the coffee. America wants to go out and kill something. William Percival New Zealand Gardenia Band 🇨🇰 Kia Orana.

[@williampercival7662]

@@Keallei wrong answer start over.

[@gv1967]

Educate yourself. Ignorant fool @Robbie McGill

[@boweakitaya4009]

The stories weren't accurate

[@Keallei]

Bowe Akitaya which ones? There’s personal perspective of Swing and his grandma and then there’s the narrator’s (what I assume) researched history.

[@87jello]

It's amazing how powerful nature is to take back a destroyed land, and heal it back to it's original form. All those abandoned man-made structures are slowly being overtaken and covered by nature. So beautiful. Just a reminder that nature forgives, and heals.

[@RyanJLorenso]

🙏

[@gregcollins7602]

I would have like to heard more of the story about what lead to the shark bite the guide was suffering through. That guy seems like a great guide.

[@rimuuw]

I just subscribed to your channel! Ke meral mesulang (Thank you very much) for being an excellent storyteller of the islands, it is not easy to explain it in the simple and straight forward manner that you tell. Also, props to Raymond and uncle Swing for another successful tour in the books. Come visit again soon! PS Fun fact: Lazarus E. Salii is my grandfather :) If only he could see the fruit of his labor today. Rest in love, grandpa.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks!

[@Keallei]

Fancy seeing you on the KZbin😂 Shoutout to your grampa for his service. Also Swingley is still so funny. Ng meral ulbangch ra chedeng?! Or was he just kidding?

[@TNcountryside]

I spent 3 weeks on Peleliu. We worked with Steve Ballinger of Cleared Ground de-mining. He had not been there long and our minds were blown by how much ordinance was still there and active. This was in 2010.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks for this info

[@lrodd247]

Absolutely amazing job sir! You deserve way more views and subs. First time seeing your work and I love it. The way you narrate, educate and interact with the locals. You're a good dude in my book. Because of this I subbed! Can't wait for more 👍

[@joevip76]

Great documentary, true facts Marshallese culture is exactly the same to Chuukese, we sit or kneel when our mothers and sisters pass by, or they do vise versa, but sadly our islands culture is slowly fading away, do to Western influence.

[@cynthiahite2129]

My daughter and I started looking up Golden Jellyfish because they are on our screensaver; turns out they are only found in this very unique lake in Palau!! Then we ended up here at this wonderful documentary and now we all want to visit there! Hope we can one day!!

[@morexbong6980]

Hidden exotic paradise Palau with a mysterious unique islands. Never heard so much about of this unique place in the middle of the pacific ocean. A historical little place on earth, especially the WW2 . Rock islands, world heritage site's. Wish to visit this places.

[@jremeliik4398]

MR.AGOUN PALAUAN FROM SAIPAN.

[@michaeljohnviernes2877]

I think palau is part of the Philippines yeah palau is part of the Philippines so I want to go there palau love u🇵🇼

[@sarahlilledal5]

This country is so lovely and serene. Hope to visit there one day. Thanks for creating this awesome and informative documentary!

[@2tupac845]

Such a beautiful place!!! I wish I could afford to visit the place one day God willing. Love from Kenya.

[@sicboi]

Most developed? I thought it was Guam, by far. Edit: Oh sorry, this is part of a series for the Compact countries...

[@lamanchamediatube]

Haha, thanks for watching both series, fair mistake lol

[@Keallei]

I appreciate the documentary. All I’ve wanted to say I’ve mostly said in response to other commenters. Thank you for the effort and for preserving some of our history in film. Sulang.

[@jeremycline9542]

This is my new favorite series. I've long been fascinated by our "territories" and it's kind of a huge hole in the public consciousness. We don't ever think about them or think of them as part of this country. I personally would like to see these places either become independent or even states if they so choose. I guess it's hard for me to understand the politics and why these places don't change their political status.

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks for your interest! I never thought or knew either but was lucky to be able to film. Regarding their Independence, or lack thereof, one important point is the money the US provides.

[@jeremycline9542]

So if they have become dependent upon the aid, their nebulous status is never likely to change, then? I personally would be proud to welcome them as states.

[@lamanchamediatube]

I have two films, one on Territories and one on Compact Free Assoc countries. The ladder are fully autonomous. I'm just a filmmaking journalist. I don't have a dog or pony in this show. Thanks again for your comments.

[@jeremycline9542]

Few places are as fascinating as the deep Pacific and Central Asia.

[@BeegorBucleor]

They aren't US territories or a part of the US. They're sovereign nations, which have close quid pro quo partnership agreements with the US. They are independent nations, though. The title of this video series "America's Compact Countries", is a bit strange and misleads from the fact that these countries are not the US'. The partnerships between the Marshall Islands and the Federated States of Micronesia and the US are based on negotiated, time-limited contracts, and they're set to expire in 2023 unless they are renewed by the various countries and the US. The agreement between Palau and the US doesn't expire, but it's subject to reviews and can be terminated by either party to the agreement.

[@gym_bob]

You raised an excellent point at the end. Why would the US need to hang on to these islands? The compassion in the narrators voice reminds me of Michael Moore. Thankyou for a very well done documentary!

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thanks Bob. Glad you think so. First person to say so . I really appreciate that. Thanks also for saying my voice was compassionate. I've worked hard to get my narration right over the years .

[@jovimarie20]

Since Japanese and American used and destroyed these islands, they are the ones to be blamed! They need to pay for that

[@Keallei]

Bien Batiancela they’re working on it. Could be more. But at least it’s not nothing.

[@2carcarssa]

Thank you for your kindness in making this available for free. Great work indeed. Cheers from Brazil!

[@lamanchamediatube]

You're welcome. Thank you!

[@patslate6491]

I am from Peleliu ..

[@santospaul8103]

0:34 saying they were settled by Indonesians or Filipinos is taking away their identity, back then they weren’t even called Indonesians or Filipinos. It was just austronesians who were already living there.

[@MNnytrorider]

Great series. The man in this film seems like a gentle giant lol. Beautiful

[@adriademei9460]

Alii!! Fellow Palauan here 👋🏾 love the documentary!!!

[@santospaul8103]

The Palaun birth story is similar to the Pohnpeian one

[@nerdyvalfrompalau9305]

Nice video!!!! Thank you for highlighting the people and our stories. The culture is so seldomly featured in these because the island is so beautiful. Palauan problems🤷🏾‍♀️

[@nerdyvalfrompalau9305]

Omg Swingly is my buddy!!!! I knew Raymond too! You had great tour guides!!

[@lamanchamediatube]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@martinhughes2637]

This is so good. Thank you.

[@cruzmarz6649]

Wish you would go to yap n it’s neighboring islands

[@richardnsalvador]

Interesting.

[@SB-vu7sj]

BELAU olé

[@Keallei]

SB808 🤙🏼

[@ekbergiw]

The house of whispers 3:00

[@belaunder3531]

What it means is back in the day in the meeting house(ABai)0:47, village elders and every elder had a right hand man that he would use to deliver his message. The messenger would deliver his message to another elder by whispering.

[@Keallei]

Olbiil er a Kelulau (Making decisions in whispers). The Bai (Americanized to “Abai”) but I hope folks will use Bai.

[@Keallei]

Be lander accuracy check: well explained!

[@belaunder3531]

K, ak Chad er belau, thats why I know about it 😆.

[@skyregalado6103]

I’m a pilipino they look like a pilipino like me thier accents like pilipino too so amazing

[@kerryngiraingas1458]

im gonna agree with @IamPalauan 680...naHhh fam...chill

[@Keallei]

Yes we look similar because we are all southeast Asian in descent and Austronesian in language. So ignore the two others that say we don’t look alike. There is more diversity in PI with negritos and Chinese ancestry. But the Austronesian Pilipono are similar looking to Belau people. I have Palauan pride but I also understand science and migration routes. Palauans have mixed featured as well. There are Malay presenting Palauans, Papuan presenting Palauans, Polynesian presenting Palauans, Micronesian, and other SE Asian presenting Palauans. And since modern colonization most Palauans now have Japanese ancestry and more and more have European and other ancestry now too.

[@Keallei]

kerry ngiraingas msk, le ng chetim el Austronesian? 🤪

[@williampercival7662]

@IamPalauan 680 wrong answer start over.

[@williampercival7662]

@@kerryngiraingas1458 wrong answer start over.

[@DanielGlenTimms]

I enjoyed the series very much. Thank you

[@lamanchamediatube]

Thank you!

[@dermulller8591]

Please keep in mind there is more to this country (yes, it is an independent country) than the bad Japanese and the good Americans and of course the even badder Chinese. The demining campaigns on Peleliu were never financed by the US

[@Keallei]

Carsten Mueller Norwegian and Japan squads, right? I don’t personally know about US UXO groups. So I can’t refute your last sentence.

[@dermulller8591]

@@Keallei Unfortunately it is a fact. Neither the US nor Japan have contributed financially to demining Peleliu. No records on how much Japanese forces have fired off, but the US forces have recorded more than 4,000 (metric) tons of ammunition used on this island. And it have been other countries financing the dimining operations. Why I know? Because I have been personally involved in arranging for financing these demining operations.