Though these canoes were considered some of the finest in all of Micronesia, the most outstanding example of Palauan craftsmanship was the bai, a gathering place for the men of the village.

We stood before the majestic Airai Bai, a centuries-old meeting house ... Population: 18,000 (2021) Languages spoken: English, Palauan World first: Palau banned shark fishing in 2009 Keep an ...