When Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana arrived in Raja Ampat on May 11-12, 2026, the visit was deliberately kept relatively low profile. There were meetings with regional officials, inspections of …
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Indonesian cultural heritage
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Inside a classroom in Sorong earlier this year, a teacher stood in front of a group of elementary school students and slowly repeated a sentence in the Moi language. Some …
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Social & Culture
Papua Culture Showcased in US to Strengthen Indonesia’s Identity
by Senamanby SenamanThe room did not feel like a formal diplomatic event. People moved around slowly, stopping at displays, listening, and watching. In a corner, music started before most realized it. The …
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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 …
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Social & Culture
Papua Students Revive Mee Heritage at Deiyai Cultural Festival
by Senamanby SenamanOn morning February 27, 2026, in Weghete, the capital of Deiyai Regency in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) province, the yard of State High School (SMA Negeri) 1 Weghete usually echoes …
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Social & Culture
Papua’s Korowai Treehouses: A Living Legacy of Culture, Architecture, and Living in Harmony with Nature
by Senamanby SenamanNot the lack of sound, since the rainforest in Papua is never really quiet. Birds call across the canopy. Insects hum in a steady beat. There are things that you …
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Social & Culture
Preserving Identity: Papua Tengah Province’s “Noken and Local Language Thursday” Policy
by Senamanby SenamanIn the mountainous heart of Indonesia’s newest province, a quiet cultural revolution is unfolding. The Government of Papua Tengah (Central Papua) has declared every Thursday as “Noken and Local Language …
