Social & Culture

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 …

In a world where technology often dictates opportunity, where high-end laptops and blazing internet speeds are seen as essential tools for success, one young woman in Papua proved that true …

On a humid morning in Nabire, the heart of Central Papua, students gather in a modest classroom. The blackboard still carries yesterday’s mathematics equations, but today’s lesson is different. Instead …

On Indonesia’s 80th Independence Day, 17 August 2025, a powerful yet quiet drama unfolded beneath the glaring sun—one that captured the heart of a nation and drew the attention of …