interfaith harmony in Papua

In many parts of Indonesia, a choir competition is just a culture. In Papua, where hundreds of ethnic groups, languages and religious communities have coexisted for generations, it is often …

Long before the morning prayers began, volunteers were already arranging rows of chairs outside temples. In several places across Papua, candles were unpacked carefully while worshippers carrying flowers slowly arrived …

Shortly after sunrise on May 27, 2026, traffic began slowing near several mosques in Jayapura. Families arrived carrying prayer mats. Children wearing new clothes ran between parked motorcycles while volunteers …

On December 30-31, 1999, former Indonesian president Abdurrahman Wahid arrived in Papua during one of the most sensitive moments in the province’s modern political history. At the time, distrust toward …

The final prayer recited briefly silenced the departure hall in Manokwari on May 6, 2026. Elderly pilgrims wiped away tears. Families stood close together, some holding phones to capture the …

Just before the buses moved, there was a brief pause. On May 4, 2026, in Sorong, families stood close, some talking softly, others choosing not to say much at all. …

On May 2, 2026, in Jayapura, families stood close, not saying much. Some pilgrims looked calm, others a little anxious. Bags were checked again; small conversations faded in and out. …

On April 5, 2026, before the sun rises over the mountains of Tolikara, people are already on the move. It begins quietly. A few footsteps on damp ground. The faint …

On March 21, 2026, in Papua, Eid al-Fitr does not arrive all at once. It builds slowly. A few days before the celebration, markets begin to feel different. Not crowded …

  In a region renowned for its stunning biodiversity and rich cultural tapestry, a quiet but deeply significant endeavor is unfolding that reflects one of Indonesia’s most treasured ideals, religious …