Social & Culture

On the evening of 19 September 2025, the highland town of Wamena transformed into a stage of rhythm, laughter, and creativity. Crowds gathered near the Salib Monument, where the air …

Amid the stunning natural beauty of West Papua (Papua Barat), a quieter and more complex struggle has been unfolding. Beyond its lush rainforests, highland cultures, and rich natural resources, the …

In the heart of Papua’s rugged highlands, where clouds kiss jagged peaks and mist weaves through ancient valleys, an extraordinary spectacle unfolds every year—the Festival Lembah Baliem (Baliem Valley Festival). …

The sun had barely risen over Sorong when the first lines began to form outside the Vocational and Productivity Training Center Hall (BPVP). Some young men wore crisp white shirts, …

On 19 November 1961, the name Rockefeller—already synonymous with wealth, oil, and power in the United States—was suddenly tied to a remote corner of the world thousands of miles away: …

In recent years, the fight against the rampant circulation of illegal alcoholic beverages, commonly known in Indonesia as miras (minuman keras), has emerged as one of the most pressing challenges …

The morning sun had just risen above the turquoise waters of the Pacific when hundreds of men, women, and children walked toward the Baiturrahim Grand Mosque in Jayapura. Dressed in …

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 …