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…