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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…