Social & Culture

In the mountainous heart of Indonesia’s newest province, a quiet cultural revolution is unfolding. The Government of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has declared every Thursday as “Noken and Local Language …

The sea breeze that sweeps through Kupang’s coastline in early November will carry more than just the scent of salt and coral. It will carry the rhythms of drums, the …

As the sun rises over the mountains and savannas of Central Papua, the province greets another day of both beauty and burden. Behind the hum of daily life in towns …

In the heart of Papua’s dense rainforest, the Bird of Paradise—known locally as Cenderawasih—has long been revered not only for its dazzling plumage but also for its deep spiritual and …

In the heart of Papua, where mountains and rivers often separate villages from the main cities, a quiet revolution in education and public health is underway. The Free Nutritious Meal …

In the quiet city of Salatiga, Central Java, a crackling fire glowed beneath heavy stones Saturday evening, not just as a culinary spectacle but as a profound message of peace …

In the lush green heart of Papua, where the mist rolls across mountain ridges and forests shimmer with birdsong, an act of law enforcement unexpectedly ignited a national conversation. On …

In the far eastern edge of Indonesia, where mountains rise like sentinels above rainforests and rivers cut through ancient valleys, lies one of humanity’s greatest linguistic treasures: Papua. Beyond its …

In the rugged and misty valleys of the Papua Highlands, a rare moment of unity unfolded. Soldiers in green fatigues trekked through mountainous terrain to reach the secluded village of …

The first rays of sunlight over Manokwari are unlike any other. They fall softly on the emerald hills that embrace Doreh Bay, shimmer across the tranquil waters, and reveal a …