The sound of the landscape waking up comes when the first light of day spreads across the forests of Papua. Birds call to each other from tree to tree, over …
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The 116th Birthday of Jayapura: From Colonial Hollandia to the Modern Gateway of Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn March 7 of each year, the city of Jayapura stops for a moment to think and celebrate. People are proud to live in the area, and the streets are …
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Indonesia Expands Education Access in Papua Barat Through New “Sekolah Rakyat” Initiative
by Senamanby SenamanIn the mountainous areas of Papua Barat (West Papua) province, where mist often hangs over the forests and rivers and hills separate villages, getting to school can be just as …
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The Papua Government Provides 8,900 Free Ship Tickets for Eid 2026 Homecoming
by Senamanby SenamanFor a lot of families in Papua, going home for Eid is more than just a trip. It is a very emotional trip. People from all over the island region …
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Scientists Discover New Moth Species in Papua, Revealing the Region’s Extraordinary Biodiversity
by Senamanby SenamanScientists have found something deep in the tropical forests of Papua that reminds us how little we still know about nature. These forests have thick canopies that block out sunlight …
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Papua Students Revive Mee Heritage at Deiyai Cultural Festival
by Senamanby SenamanOn morning February 27, 2026, in Weghete, the capital of Deiyai Regency in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, the yard of State High School (SMA Negeri) 1 Weghete usually echoes …
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Papua Showcases Authentic Culture and Sustainable Tourism at ITB Berlin 2026
by Senamanby SenamanOn the morning of 3 March 2026, as the doors of Messe Berlin opened for the first day of Internationale Tourismus Börse (ITB), the world’s largest travel trade fair once …
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Universitas Cenderawasih Launches First Anesthesiology Residency Program to Address Specialist Doctor Shortage in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn a warm morning in Jayapura, the campus of Universitas Cenderawasih (Cenderawasih University) felt different. Students gathered early. Some wore white coats. Others stood quietly beside proud parents who had …
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Papua’s Poisonous Bird: The Hooded Pitohui Is a Rare Treasure of Global Biodiversity
by Senamanby SenamanThe air in the forests of Papua is full of life on a humid morning. Cicadas hum. Rain from last night makes leaves drip. A small bird moves quietly from …
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Papua Proposes Special Law to Protect Indigenous Women’s Rights
by Senamanby SenamanOn many mornings in Papua, long before the sun rises fully above the mountains, women are already awake. They prepare food over wood fires, braid their daughters’ hair before school, …