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Palau Sport Fishing Association Annual Fishing Derby
Sponsored by: Palau Sport Fishing Association
Dates: Last week in April or first week in May (inquire locally with fishing charter operators for details). A fishing tournament open to all contestants with cash prizes for biggest blue marlin, yellowfin
& dogtooth tuna, wahoo, barracuda and mahimahi.
Tourism Awareness Week
Sponsored by: Palau Visitors Authority & Palau Tourism Industry
Date: Contact
Palau Visitors Authority. A week long celebration recognizing the tourism industry's achievements. Events include forums, parades, industry awards and school activities that feature tourism themes.
Youth Day
Sponsored by: Palau National Youth Congress
Date: March 15 A range of youth festivities
including open concerts and sports competitions. Contact number: (680) 488-3256
Senior Citizens Day
Sponsored by: Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs, State Unit Agency/Area Agency on Aging
Date: May 5
A range of activities including a dance competition, handicraft sales and exhibitions,
parades and floats. Contact number: (680) 488-2575
Constitution Day Festivities
Sponsored by: Ministry of Community & Cultural Affairs
Date: July 9
A variety of activities including local dance festivities, displays of arts and crafts commemorating Palau's Constitution, culinary competitions featuring local produce and cuisine. Contact number: (680) 4881126
Earth Day
Sponsored by: The Environmental Quality Protection Board
Date: April 22
A range of
activities focusing on environment protection. This event draws the biggest participation from schools with public debates, speeches, and parades with floats all focusing on "green" themes.
Independence Day
Date: October 1
This is the most celebrated holiday of the year. lt commemorates
Palau's independence obtained October 1, 1994. Events include cultural feasts, symposiums, parades and a Miss Palau contest.
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