When travelers speak of Indonesia’s archipelagic wonders, they often mention Bali’s beaches, Yogyakarta’s temples, or Raja Ampat’s diving havens. Yet far to the east, in the turquoise waters of the…
In early October 2025, the usually calm coastal town of Nabire will transform into a hub of energy, ideas, and voices as it plays host to the first-ever Festival Media…
In the far-flung islands and rugged highlands of Southwest Papua (Papua Barat Daya), where roads are scarce and the sea often serves as the only pathway between villages, healthcare…
When Indonesians are asked to recall folk songs from their childhood, one name almost always emerges: “Apuse.” The song, rooted in the traditions of West Papua, is instantly recognizable for…
Deep in the lush, mist-shrouded rainforests of Papua, Indonesia, lives a creature both feared and revered, a living testament to the region’s extraordinary biodiversity. Known locally as the “ular bodoh,”…
As the sun dipped below the lush highlands of Papua Tengah, a rhythmic echo of drums and chanting filled the open air near the old Nabire Airport. For the first…
The city of Sorong, often called the gateway to Papua, has long been known for its bustling port, oil base, and diverse communities. But on a bright August morning in…
The crowd that gathered at Wamena’s modest airport was unlike any other. Children carried woven noken bags filled with flowers, mothers donned traditional attire decorated with feathers and beads, and…
The sun was barely rising over Waisai, yet the shoreline of Pantai Waisai Torang Cinta was already alive with color and rhythm. Children wore headpieces of bird-of-paradise feathers, elders carried…
On a calm morning off the coast of Papua’s Bird’s Head Seascape, fishermen prepare their floating platforms known as bagan apung. As the nets dip into the water, a shadow…