In early October 2025, the coastal village of Kampung Kayo Batu, nestled along the stunning shores of Jayapura, transformed into a living gallery of Papua’s cultural soul. Festival Port Numbay …
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Rising from the Highlands: How Febriana Alinita Seo and Luis Mandala Mabel Bring Papua’s Cultural Pride to the National Stage
by Senamanby SenamanUnder the bright lights of the Putri Pariwisata Nusantara Indonesia 2025 stage, a wave of pride swept through the hearts of Papuans. It wasn’t just a beauty pageant or a …
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Papua Batik: Weaving Identity and Pride Amid Mimika’s 29th Anniversary Celebration
by Senamanby SenamanThe morning sun rose gently over the lush landscape of Mimika on October 4, 2025. A faint breeze carried the scent of rain-soaked soil from the lowland forests surrounding Timika …
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Papua Batik: Weaving Identity and Pride on Indonesia’s National Batik Day
by Senamanby SenamanThe morning sun rose gently over Jayapura Bay on October 2, 2025, casting a golden shimmer across the rooftops of government buildings where hundreds of civil servants gathered to commemorate …
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Papua’s Malaria Crisis: Deputy Minister Calls for Urgent Action in Six Provinces
by Senamanby SenamanOn September 29, 2025 in Jayapura, a firm reminder echoed through the halls of a provincial coordination meeting. Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Ribka Haluk, stood before local officials from …
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Crowning Nature: UNESCO Declares Raja Ampat a Biosphere Reserve in Landmark Environmental Recognition
by Senamanby SenamanIn the far eastern reaches of Indonesia, where the sea glows in crystalline shades of turquoise and emerald, lies Raja Ampat—a place often described as Eden for marine life. Long …
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Papua’s Red Tide: The Hidden Risk of Chewing Pinang, Sirih & Lime
by Senamanby SenamanIn many Papuan villages, the dawn begins not only with the song of birds but also with the faint rustling of leaves, the clink of mortars, and the preparing of …
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Forest Defender Camp 2025: Indigenous Youth Champion Customary Forests and the Legacy of Sago in Papua, Backed by Indonesia’s Environmental Commitments
by Senamanby SenamanDeep within the lush rainforests of Saifi District, South Sorong Regency, Papua, a powerful movement is blossoming. It’s not led by bulldozers or official decrees, but by the determined voices …
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Empowering Raja Ampat’s Housewives: Sewing Skills Stitch a New Future for Papuan Women
by Senamanby SenamanIn the remote and stunningly beautiful Raja Ampat archipelago, known worldwide for its pristine reefs and vibrant marine biodiversity, another kind of transformation is quietly unfolding—one stitched with patience, determination, …
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Kampung Wisata Kwau: Breathing New Life Into West Papua’s Ecotourism Future
by Senamanby SenamanHigh in the misty folds of the Arfak Mountains, where ancient forests cling to volcanic ridges and birds of paradise perform their sacred dances beneath towering canopies, lies a village …