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Author: West Papua Now
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
Massive Wisisi Dance Performance Involving 1140 Students in Wamena Sets MURI Record
The Highland Papua Province made history, entering the Indonesian World Record Museum (MURI) on Thursday (March 20). The record was … More
Five Chamber Cave in Biak, a Silent Witness of World War II
Biak Numfor Regency in Papua not only has natural tourist attractions but also historical tourism, especially related to World War … More
Diving into the Maritime Culture of Sowek, Supiori in Papua
A recent study conducted by a research team from Diponegoro University revealed the maritime cultural wealth of the community living … More
Papuan Artist Introduces Cultural Works Through Reggae
The name Dey Imbiri is no stranger to the people of Sorong. The artist, who has been active for a … More
The Tourism Potential of Waremdi on Numfor Island, Papua
The research conducted by Nella Kapisa, Jonni Marwa, and Domingas M.H. Renwarin from the Forestry Department, Faculty of Forestry, University … More
Optimism in Kaimana to Develop Ecotourism Rivalling Raja Ampat
The conservation efforts in the Kaimana region, which have been ongoing since 2013, have borne fruit, earning it the nickname … More
Japan and UNICEF Partner to Support Nutrition and Education of Papuan Children
The Japanese government and UNICEF Indonesia have partnered to support the improvement of nutrition and education for children in Papua. … More
Maintaining the Cycloop Nature Reserve, Preserving Flora and Fauna in Papua
The Cycloop Mountains are not merely a mountain range but also the heart of life for the local community. Administratively, … More
Lake Sentani to be Developed as Leading Tourism Destination in Papua
The Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, stated that Lake Sentani, located in Jayapura Regency, can be one potential leading … More
Asei Besar Village, Centre for Wood Bark Paintings in Papua
In Papua, there is a centre for producing bark paintings that hold high artistic and cultural value. Its location is … More
