Indonesian cultural heritage

On a small island off Manokwari, Mansinam Museum is gaining renewed attention as Papua seeks to preserve its historical heritage while opening new opportunities for cultural tourism. The museum stands …

At the edge of Lake Sentani, culture is being presented not simply as something inherited from the past, but as something that continues to shape everyday life. That message is …

For many travelers, a journey does not truly end when the plane leaves. It continues in the objects placed inside a suitcase, the flavors shared at home, and the stories …

The Baliem Festival shooting has become a major security concern in Jayawijaya Regency after two civilians were injured near the entrance of the 34th Baliem Valley Cultural Festival in Walesi …

A new chapter in Indonesia Japan World War II cooperation in Papua is unfolding as authorities from both countries work together to identify and repatriate the remains of 59 Japanese …

More than 1,200 cultural artifacts originating from Papua have officially returned to Indonesia following a landmark repatriation process from the United States, representing one of the most significant recoveries of …

More than eighty years after fierce battles reshaped the Pacific during the Second World War, Papua World War II heritage continues to foster international cooperation rooted in humanitarian values and …

The Yobeh Traditional Festival transformed the shores of Lake Sentani in Jayapura Regency into a vibrant celebration of Indigenous culture from 31 July to 1 August 2026, as residents of …

A historic Papua artifact’s repatriation from the United States to Indonesia serves as a major example of international cooperation in protecting cultural heritage and fighting illegal antiquities trafficking. The artifact …

One of Papua’s most unique traditional foods among the diverse culinary traditions is Tambelo Papua. Tambelo is not a familiar food for many international visitors, but for generations it has …