Papua Christmas New Year

In Papua, Christmas has always carried meaning far beyond religious ritual. It is a season when families return home from distant towns, villages come alive with song and prayer, and …

As Christmas approached in Papua Tengah (Central Papua) Province, the atmosphere in Nabire carried a sense of anticipation mixed with quiet concern. For many families and vulnerable communities, the holiday …

As the holiday season approached in late December 2025, residents across Papua began to feel pressure in their daily lives long before the carols had started and the streets were …

As Christmas 2025 approached, many communities across Indonesia prepared for a season traditionally marked by joy, family gatherings, and celebration. In Papua, however, the holiday atmosphere carried a deeper sense …

Christmas in Jayapura carries a meaning that goes beyond festive lights and church services. In Papua, the season often becomes a moment of reflection, solidarity, and quiet acts of compassion …

As December arrives in Papua Barat (West Papua), the atmosphere begins to shift. Churches prepare for Christmas services, families plan journeys across land and sea, and local markets grow busier …

As Christmas approaches in Surabaya, Petra Christian University becomes a place not only of academic activity but also of reflection and celebration. Each year, the university marks the season with …

For many Papuan migrants living in Jakarta, Christmas is often a time marked by mixed emotions. Joy and gratitude for life in the capital are frequently accompanied by longing for …