Among the vibrant tapestry of cultures showcased at World Expo 2025 Osaka which is held on 13 April until 13 October 2025 (184 days) in Osaka, Kansai, Japan, the Komite Seni …
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Nature’s Secrets: The Healing Wonders of Papua’s Medicinal Plants
by Senamanby SenamanIn the heart of Papua’s lush rainforests, where mist wraps around ancient trees and the calls of birds echo like forgotten songs, lies a natural apothecary that has healed generations. …
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Echoes of Peace: The Arrival and Enduring Legacy of Islam in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanOn the shores of Fakfak, West Papua, the waves have long carried more than salt and driftwood. For centuries, they have carried stories—of trade, of transformation, and of faith. Among …
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Lake of Legends: Sentani Festival Shines a Light on Papua’s Living Heritage
by Senamanby SenamanAs the sun rises above the Cyclops Mountains, casting golden light over the vast expanse of Lake Sentani, the sounds of traditional drums echo across the water. Canoes, carved from …
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The Origin Myth of the Bird of Paradise: A Sacred Legend of the Ansus People in Papua
by Senamanby SenamanIn the verdant coastal forests of West Yapen, Papua, where morning mist gently weaves through towering sago palms and the calls of exotic birds resonate across the lush canopy, an …
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Indonesia’s Indigenous Census: A Landmark Initiative to Recognize and Empower Orang Asli Papua
by Senamanby SenamanThe Government of Indonesia has embarked on an unprecedented and ambitious program to conduct a comprehensive census of the Orang Asli Papua (OAP) — the Indigenous peoples of Papua. This …
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“Su Elege Aleka”: Highland Papuan Mothers Preserve a Cradle of Culture
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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. …
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Papuan Students from Teluk Bintuni Host Cultural Festival in Yogyakarta to Erase Stigma and Promote National Unity
by adminby adminIn 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. …
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Indonesia Launches Construction of 24 New Type-C Hospitals in Papua to Boost Public Health Access
by Senamanby SenamanIn 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 …
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Indigenous Papuans Join Indonesian National Police in 2025: A Landmark for Special Autonomy and Local Empowerment
by Senamanby SenamanThe 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 …