Palau has several traditional chiefs of its
16 states. A factor that resulted in the decline of chiefly authority in Palau was the introduction of
elected governors, called upon in the
Constitution of Palau which came into effect on 1 January 1981.[1]
Sailors salute reklai of Melekeok
Raphael B. Ngirmang in 2013Former Ibedul of Koror
Yutaka Gibbons in 2013. His sister is bilung
Gloria Salii and his brother is the current ibedul of Koror
Alexander Merep.The
Etpison Museum named for former President and rekemesik of Ngatpang
Ngiratkel Etpison. His brother Yukiwo is the rengulbai of Aimeliik and his son Shallum is the uchelsias of Ngesias in Peleliu.
Specifically chief of
Ngesias which is the central portion of
Peleliu.[12]
Ibedul
Ibedul is a title given to the
high chief of
Koror, in
Palau, who is also the head of the Idid clan.[17][18] Koror is the most populated state with approximately 64% of Palauans living there as of 2020 and so historically bearers of the title were erroneously referred to as "Kings of Pelew" despite them not having authority over all of modern-day Palau.[19][20]
^Staff, Variety News (September 24, 2008).
"Ngardmau joins BWA". Marianas Variety News & Views.
Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
Palau has several traditional chiefs of its
16 states. A factor that resulted in the decline of chiefly authority in Palau was the introduction of
elected governors, called upon in the
Constitution of Palau which came into effect on 1 January 1981.[1]
Sailors salute reklai of Melekeok
Raphael B. Ngirmang in 2013Former Ibedul of Koror
Yutaka Gibbons in 2013. His sister is bilung
Gloria Salii and his brother is the current ibedul of Koror
Alexander Merep.The
Etpison Museum named for former President and rekemesik of Ngatpang
Ngiratkel Etpison. His brother Yukiwo is the rengulbai of Aimeliik and his son Shallum is the uchelsias of Ngesias in Peleliu.
Specifically chief of
Ngesias which is the central portion of
Peleliu.[12]
Ibedul
Ibedul is a title given to the
high chief of
Koror, in
Palau, who is also the head of the Idid clan.[17][18] Koror is the most populated state with approximately 64% of Palauans living there as of 2020 and so historically bearers of the title were erroneously referred to as "Kings of Pelew" despite them not having authority over all of modern-day Palau.[19][20]
^Staff, Variety News (September 24, 2008).
"Ngardmau joins BWA". Marianas Variety News & Views.
Archived from the original on December 30, 2023. Retrieved December 30, 2023.