Palau Edition

March 23, 2027

Beches er a Merikel leads today's complete edition for Palau.

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View of Champagne Mercier vineyard with a vintage marker in Épernay, France on a sunny day.
Regional/Cultural Day

Beches er a Merikel

Palau's relationship with the United States is complicated. The Compact of Free Association gives Palau financial aid and military protection in exchange for strategic access. Every Palauan household has a relative in the US military, and Palauans can serve in the American armed forces despite being citizens of another country. AHA: Palau has the highest per-capita enlistment rate in the US military of any country outside the United States. A nation of 18,000 people that banned nuclear weapons from its territory sends its sons and daughters to serve in the American military. The contradiction is not lost on anyone, and the Palauan word for this arrangement : "beches" : means both "connection" and "burden." . 2026: Mar 4. 2027: Mar 23.

Zebu cattle on a dirt road amidst trees in Dassa, Benin.
Regional/Cultural Day

Animals of Benin Day

You witness African elephants, lions, and spotted hyenas as the distinctive wildlife native to Benin. You see dogs, cats, and guinea fowl kept as pets in Beninese households and villages. ACADA celebrates the world's pets, and helps assure better care.

A vibrant display of Trinidad and Tobago souvenirs in a Caribbean gift shop.
Regional/Cultural Day

Products of Trinidad and Tobago Day

You celebrate Angostura bitters, the world-renowned flavoring syrup produced in Trinidad since 1824, and Carib beer, the national lager that defines local gatherings and festivals. You recognize how Angostura bitters became essential to cocktail culture globally, while Carib beer represents Trinidadian identity and hospitality.