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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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