Papua language preservation has taken on renewed importance as Indonesia seeks to protect its extraordinary linguistic diversity while preparing younger generations for an increasingly connected world. At the opening of …
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In a classroom, a familiar story about family life, a traditional game, or a visit to the garden can become more than a conversation starter. For children in Manokwari, these …
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The 11th Papua Reggae Festival has turned Nabire into a meeting point for musicians, cultural practitioners and young people from across Papua, using reggae to celebrate local identity, promote peace …
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The Papuan craft brand Ticia, founded by Beatrix Antonieta Manggo, is preparing to take a distinctive combination of traditional craftsmanship and contemporary fashion to South Korea, offering an international audience …
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The Biak Cultural Festival is preparing to take a broader international stage this October, as Papua seeks to use music, traditional culture, and regional participation to introduce the richness of …
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The Festival Kali Maro IV in Merauke, Papua Selatan (South Papua), has grown from a community initiative into a recognised cultural event that brings together history, indigenous traditions, local businesses …
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Papua’s small businesses and traditional artisans brought the colours, patterns and stories of their communities to Jakarta as representatives from across the region took part in Kriyanusa 2026, a national …
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When Indonesia’s Asian Games contingent arrived in Nagoya on September 18, the welcome carried a distinctly Papuan voice. Papua musicians Nowela Mikhelia, Bona Pascal, Nobo Idol, and Boii Soa Soa …
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When the Netherlands plays at a World Cup or UEFA European Championship, the orange shirts do not appear only in Amsterdam, Rotterdam or The Hague. Thousands of kilometres away, in …
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The musamus in Papua Selatan (South Papua) is among the region’s most unusual natural attractions. Rising several metres above the ground, these giant termite mounds can resemble small towers or …
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