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First Paniai Lake Festival Successfully Held

Thousands of people from the regencies of Paniai, Deiyai, Dogiyai, as well as from Intan Jaya, Puncak, Puncak Jaya, and … More

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Raja Ampat Launches Tourism Ethics Book, Aims to Improve Conservation

The Raja Ampat Regency Government recently launched an electronic book (e-Book) titled “Tourism Ethics in Raja Ampat, West Papua,” on … More

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Skouw Border Crossing Becoming Favourite Destination for Papuans

The sun had just risen from the East, while the nimble fingers of the woman in the blue hijab were … More

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West Papua to Attract More Tourists with Related National, International Events

West Papua’s nature has a charm that spoils tourists. With the leading tourist attractions in a number of districts, a … More

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Marine Task Force Carries Out Smart Papua Program, Educate Children of Muara Village

Soldiers of the 6th Marine Infantry Battalion Task Force currently performing duties as RI-PNG Mobile Border Security Task Force under … More

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Jungle Chef Introduces Papuan Cuisine at Indonesia Festival Melbourne 2024

Charles Toto, better known the Jungle Chef of Papua, had the opportunity to introduce the cuisine of Papua at the … More

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The 37th Asmat Pokman Festival, Tourism Minister Welcomes South Papua’s Top Event Back into KEN 2024

The 37th Asmat Pokman Festival, which takes place from 7 to 11 October 2024 in Asmat Regency, South Papua, is … More

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Thousands of Kilometres of Trans Papua Road: The Pulse of the Papuan Economy

President Joko Widodo’s (Jokowi) administration has intensified infrastructure development in Eastern Indonesia in his ten years in office, including the … More

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Exploring the Hidden Natural Wonder of Papua’s Saltwater Springs in Jayapura

Papua always has endless natural charms to explore. Many beautiful places are still rarely visited, one of which is the … More

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Southwest Papua Launches WISE Trips, First Sustainable Tourism Program in Indonesia

Southwest Papua Province became the first province in Indonesia to launch the Wonderful Indonesia Sustainable Experience (WISE) Trips, Southwest Papua … More

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Equitable Education in Papua and 3T through ADEM and Adik programmes

The Secondary Education Affirmation (ADEM) and Higher Education Affirmation (ADik) programmes, initiated by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and … More

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Raja Ampat Proposed as World Biosphere Reserve

The National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN) has officially proposed the Raja Ampat Islands Marine Protected Area as a world … More

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