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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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Papuan Culture Goes Global at New York Indonesian Fashion Week 2024

Indonesia has plenty of talent that never cease to bring pride to Indonesia in the international arena, including in the … More

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Colossal Dance of Papuan Students Breaks Record at National Children’s Day Celebration

The colossal dance of 2,600 students from Papua has officially broken the MURI (Indonesian World Records Museum) record at the … More

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The Rapid Development of Eastern Indonesia: The 5 Spectacular Mega Projects Built in Papua

In previous years, Papuan development lagged behind other regions. But now Papua is increasingly advanced with various infrastructure projects such … More

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Papua’s Raja Ampat Islands, Recommended Spots Worth Visiting

Raja Ampat, located on the western tip of Papua, not only attracts tourists with its extraordinary marine beauty, but also … More

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Winning Hearts and Instilling Nationalism in Papua: Lessons from the Special Forces

The Special Forces Command (Kopassus) unit is an elite army force that is ready to be deployed wherever needed. In … More

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