Social & Culture Saving Biak: How a Local Language Is Making a Comeback in Papua’s Classrooms by Senaman July 27, 2025 by Senaman July 27, 2025 In a small primary school nestled near the coast of Biak Island, 10-year-old Yelma stands before her classmates, reciting a traditional song in the Biak language. It’s part of her …
