Author: TMC Palau

300 years since the premiere The year 2027 marks the three hundredth anniversary of the premiere of Johann Sebastian Bach’s St. Matthew Passion, first performed at the Good Friday liturgy in Leipzig’s Thomaskirche in 1727. In the Lutheran tradition, the story of Christ’s Passion was at the heart of the community’s spiritual meditation. The dramatic dimension that J. S. Bach gives to the Gospel account of the Passion of Christ makes the work transcend the liturgical context and religious symbolism to also become a work of almost theatrical dimensions that allows for a multifaceted interpretative approach. For this reason, the…

On 2 June 2026 at 7.30 p.m. the Palau de la Música in Valencia plays host to Lang Lang, a performer who is known even to those who do not normally attend classical concerts. And rightly so! It’s breathtaking to watch him play. This Chinese musician possesses an unparalleled technique, expressiveness, and charisma that makes his concerts truly special. And if you want to come and see his mastery live, all you have to do is get a ticket here. His performances of Beethoven, Chopin, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, Liszt and Bach are already considered benchmarks. In addition, he has been performing…

A round-up of sports news from around the region, including Fiji Rugby naming the Flying Fijians extended squad for the first Nations Championship. Source link

Issued by: on KOROR, Palau (Sept. 30, 2025) National flags sit on the table during the U.S.- Republic of Palau Defense Site Working Group at the One Stop Shop Government Building in Koror, Sept. 30. The DSWG provided a forum for collaborating on issues related to the establishment, management, and security of defense-related sites or infrastructure across Palau. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Cmdr. Michelle Tucker) Date Taken: 09.30.2025 Date Posted: 10.30.2025 22:24 Photo ID: 9374470 VIRIN: 250930-N-OU681-1024 Resolution: 8003×5338 …

Share The Article I’ll just come right out and say it: the travel world is feeling a little chaotic in 2026. Every time I open social media, someone is elbowing their way through a massive crowd in Rome or dodging overtourism protests in Spain. On top of that, scrolling through global news can make anyone want to just unpack their bags and stay home. But I’m here to tell you there is a much better way to travel right now. I’ve been digging through the latest security data, tracking infrastructure updates, and tapping into my network to find the true…

PacificAus Sports continues to play a vital role in the growth of rugby in the region, with Swire Shipping Fijian Drua hooker Mesulame Dolokoto acknowledging their impact during a recent community visit. Dolokoto says the support from PacificAus Sports has been a major driving force behind the Drua’s inclusion in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition, allowing local players to showcase their talent on a global stage. “It’s one of the main reasons why we are in Super Rugby right now. We’re really grateful and indebted to them for taking that leap of faith in sponsoring the Fijian…

The Trump administration has requested that the small Pacific nation of Palau accept asylum seekers currently residing in the US, amid a wider push from the US to deport migrants to countries they are not from.Palau, a country of about 18,000 that lies just east of the Philippines, is considering a draft agreement to resettle “third country nationals” from the US who “may seek protection and against return to their home country”. The draft agreement does not detail how many individuals may be sent to Palau, nor what the Pacific nation would receive in return.“Both Parties shall take into account…

Tyrun, pictured. Photo: MusicNZ. For Niuean-Samoan independent pop artist Tyrun a life-long passion in music has become a pathway back to language learning. His debut EP Fall In Love Again is rooted in that journey, an ongoing reconnection to Vagahau Niue, the Niuean language. “I really want people to listen to this, and for me to have my language in anyone’s ears is just amazing to me,” he said. Raised in Aotearoa, Tyrun’s relationship with language and culture has not always been “straightforward”. “I don’t speak fluent Vagahau Niue, and so I’m still learning. I’m still on that journey,” he…

Former Flying Fijians captain, Kele Leawere and former Fijiana rep, Tavaita Rokowati, will assist new Fijian Drua Women’s coach, Mike Legge, for the 2026 Super W season. The Fijian Drua confirmed the re-appointment of Leawere as senior assistant coach and Rokowati as assistant coach. Leawere has been part of the Drua Women’s programme over the past two seasons. The former Flying Fijians skipper brings extensive coaching experience across provincial and national rugby, having previously served within the Fiji Rugby Union High Performance Unit as Academy Coach.Article continues after advertisement He has also coached the Fijiana 15s during the 2016 Oceania…

KOROR, Palau — The U.S. military will next year upgrade Palau’s main harbor, usually frequented by dive boats full of tourists heading to emerald lagoons, so that American warships can enter the Pacific island nation’s narrow channels and dock here.The wharf will be expanded and elevated. There will be a new logistics hub with a warehouse, enabling U.S. Navy ships to refuel, reload and rearm. Source link