Social & Culture

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 …

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 …