Who wouldn’t want to visit Papua? The easternmost region of Indonesia holds a lot of beauty, including culinary riches? Hunting … More
Author: West Papua Now
Morelia Viridis, the Endemic Papua Python
Morelia viridis, or the green tree python, is one of the native and endemic species of Papua that is protected … More
Lake Inggana, a Natural Tourist Attraction in Biak
Biak Numfor Regency has many beautiful and interesting tourist attractions to visit. One of them is Telaga Inggana or Lake … More
New Orchid Species Discovered in West Papua
The Arfak Mountains have reaffirmed their position as a biodiversity paradise with the discovery of a new orchid species called … More
Papua Nutmeg: Once Ignored, Now in High Demand by World Perfume Industry
Within the dense forests of West Papua, a group of local women are trying to turn their fortunes around by … More
Research Vessel “Papua Lestari”: Supporting Southern Papua Endemic Wildlife Conservation Program
The national palm oil company, Tunas Sawa Erma (TSE) Group in South Papua Province, is building a research vessel named … More
Southwest Papua Breaks MURI Record for Distribution of 10 Thousand Easter Eggs
Southwest Papua has successfully set the MURI (Indonesian Museum of Records) record as the first province in Indonesia to distribute … More
Goldi Bird-of-Paradise, A Rare Bird Living in the Mountains of Papua
In the midst of the dense wilderness of the remote Foja Mountains in Papua, lies an invaluable natural wonder: the … More
Tubir Seram Island, Hidden Tourism Potential in Fakfak
Tubir Seram island is one of the tourist destinations with high historical value in Fakfak Regency, West Papua. Located just … More
Examining Papua’s Culture of Helai Mbai Hote Mbai: More than a Communal Meal Tradition
The Helai Mbai Hote Mbai tradition is known as a gastronomic cultural heritage of the Sentani people in Papua. Helai … More
Unique Lebaran Traditions in Papua, How Eid-al-Fitr is Celebrated in Eastern Indonesia
Indonesia is known for its cultural diversity and traditions. Each region has its own unique way of celebrating major religious … More
Biak’s Buddha Dharma Pagoda Officially Designated as Icon of Religious Tourism in Papua
The Regent of Biak Numfor Regency, Markus Oktovianus Mansembra, inaugurated the Biak Buddha Dharma Pagoda on Saturday (22/3/2025). This pagoda … More
