Pesparawi 2026 Brings Harmony Message to 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…
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…