Social & Culture

In Papua, Kartini Day (April 21) does not always feel like a celebration. For many women, it is something quieter. A moment to think about how life actually unfolds, not …

In many parts of Papua, a language can belong to just one valley, sometimes even one village. It is spoken at home, in small gatherings, and passed down without being …

In a small classroom somewhere in Papua, the school day often begins the same way. Children arrive early, some walking long distances. Before lessons start, there is now something new …

On most mornings in Yogyakarta, students move through the campus of Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM) without much sense of how far they have come to be there. Some arrive from …

On April 10, 2026, in Jayapura, the sound of football boots striking the ground echoed again in a way many residents had been waiting for. The opening of Persipura Experience, …

On a quiet morning in Manokwari, students began arriving earlier than usual. Some came with neatly arranged documents inside plastic folders. Others brought handwritten notes, double-checking requirements before stepping into …

On a humid morning in Jayapura, the campus of Cenderawasih University feels alive in a familiar way. Students drift between lecture halls, some rushing, others lingering in conversation. There is …

On April 5, 2026, before the sun rises over the mountains of Tolikara, people are already on the move. It begins quietly. A few footsteps on damp ground. The faint …

For years, getting to Papua felt like a journey you had to really want. Travelers landing in Bali often stopped there, drawn by its beaches, culture, and well-developed tourism scene. …

On a breezy afternoon in Port Vila, a group of university students sat under a tree, talking about their future. Not in abstract terms, but in practical ones. Where to …