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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

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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

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Papua’s Ten-Year Infrastructure Development Drive: Its Positive Impact on Local Communities

Since 2014, the Joko Widodo government has embarked on an Indo-centric infrastructure development drive that does not focus solely on … More

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Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship Arrives in Papua New Guinea for Final Stage of Humanitarian Mission

After a long journey from Vanuatu, the Indonesian Warship (KRI) dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo 991 (KRI WSH-991) finally arrived in Port … More

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Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship Completes People-to-People Mission in Port Vila

The Indonesian Navy Hospital Ship, KRI dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo (WSH-991), has successfully completed its Port Visit program to Port Vila, … More

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Jayapura Maritime Festival: Revitalising Papuan Tourism and MSMEs

Papua is once again showcasing its charm by holding a Maritime Festival at Deppare Container Port, Jayapura on Tuesday (20/8).  … More

Yance Rumbino, Composer of Tanah Papua Passes Away

Yance Rumbino, composer of the song “Tanah Papua”, has passed away at the age of 76 at the Biak Numfor … More

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Exploring the Natural and Cultural Beauty Around Papua’s Lake Sentani

Among Jayapura’s captivating mountain ranges lies Lake Sentani, an oasis that exudes natural and cultural charm. Lake Sentani is not … More

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Papua Football Academy, Shaping the Future of Papua’s Young Generation

On 31 August 2022, at Lukas Enembe Main Stadium, Sentani, Jayapura Regency, President Joko Widodo inaugurated a football academy named … More

football, sport, youth

Act of Free Choice and the Noken System Equally Legal by John Al. Norotouw

Indonesia is a nation which successfully won its independence and ended the longest colonial era in history. Therefore, it can … More

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ULMWP Leader Wenda Questions Indonesia’s support for Palestine, Melanesian Youth Diplomacy Forum Chairman Delivers Cutting Response

A meeting of Pacific countries was recently held in Nadi, Fiji, where Fiji Prime Minister Stiveni Rabuka received United Liberation … More

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KONI Papua Explores Possibility of Melanesian Sports Centre with Neighbouring Countries 

The Indonesian National Sports Committee (KONI) of Papua Province is keen to make Papua the centre for sports in Melanesia … More

Development, Melanesia, sports

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