In the remote and mist-veiled highlands of Papua, a quiet cultural renaissance is taking root — not in museums or performance halls, but in the hands and backs of mothers. …
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Papuan Students from Teluk Bintuni Host Cultural Festival in Yogyakarta to Erase Stigma and Promote National Unity
by adminby adminIn a vivid celebration of identity, diversity, and peace, Papuan university students hailing from Teluk Bintuni Regency in West Papua held a cultural showcase in Yogyakarta over the weekend. …
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Indonesia Launches Construction of 24 New Type-C Hospitals in Papua to Boost Public Health Access
by Senamanby SenamanIn a landmark step to improve public health infrastructure and reduce health disparities in eastern Indonesia, the Indonesian Ministry of Health has announced the accelerated development of 24 Type-C hospitals …
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Indigenous Papuans Join Indonesian National Police in 2025: A Landmark for Special Autonomy and Local Empowerment
by Senamanby SenamanThe Indonesian government has taken a significant step in its commitment to Papua’s special autonomy by officially welcoming Indigenous Papuans (Orang Asli Papua) as new members of the Indonesian National …
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Indigenous Papuan Women at Miss Indonesia 2025: A Rising Voice in National Beauty and Advocacy
by Senamanby SenamanThe Miss Indonesia 2025 pageant is not just another glittering spectacle of beauty, elegance, and entertainment. With 38 finalists from all corners of the country — from Aceh to Papua …
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Linguistic Treasures of Papua: Preserving Indonesia’s Richest Tapestry of Local Languages
by Senamanby SenamanIn the lush, rugged landscape of Papua — the easternmost region of Indonesia — a hidden cultural wealth exists, one not counted in gold or minerals, but in words. Stretching …
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A Forest Remedy in the Face of Modern Illness: Tali Kuning for Against Malaria in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanDeep in the dense, humid rainforests of Malaumkarta, Papua, a Moi Kelin elder carefully threads his way through towering trees and tangled undergrowth. With practiced hands, he selects slender yellow …
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Sacred Seeds of Memory: The Tanam Sasi Ritual and the Cultural Wealth of the Marind People
by Senamanby SenamanA Ceremony Rooted in Earth and Spirit In the southeastern reaches of Papua, Indonesia—where mangroves meet coastal winds and rainforests echo ancestral whispers—the Marind tribe performs one of the archipelago’s …
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Seven New Freshwater Lobster Species Discovered in West Papua: A Landmark Moment for Biodiversity
by Senamanby SenamanIn a groundbreaking discovery that underscores Indonesia’s immense biodiversity, a team of researchers from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) has identified seven new species of freshwater lobsters in the pristine waters …
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HIV/AIDS Crisis in Papua and Jayawijaya: Government Efforts Toward Eradication by 2030
by Senamanby SenamanPapua, Indonesia, is grappling with a severe HIV/AIDS epidemic, with the province reporting over 26,000 cases as of June 2025. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for comprehensive public …