“Su Elege Aleka”: Highland Papuan Mothers Preserve a Cradle of Culture
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.…
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.…
In 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.…
In 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…
The 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…
The 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…
In 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…
Deep 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…
A 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…
In 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…
Papua, 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…