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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

Asei, bark, Besar, Culture, District, indonesia, Jayapura, Khombouw, painting, papua, producing, sentani, tourism, travel, value, village, wood

Cenderawasih University’s Collection of Cultural Artifacts, Evidence of Papuan Civilization History

In addition to being a higher education institution, Cenderawasih University also has an asset in the form of the Loka … More

art, cenderawasih, Culture, education, history, Jayapura, kemdikbud, ministry, museum, papua, research, sentani, technology, travel, uncen, university

Aluyen Dance, a Captivating Cultural Heritage of Papua

The Aluyen dance is one of the treasured traditional arts originating from Papua, which reflects the cultural wealth and local … More

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Papuan Local Wisdom, the Harmony of Nature and Culture in Daily Life

Papuan local wisdom serves as the foundation of a society that is deeply connected to nature and culture. The Papuan … More

asmat, Culture, history, indigenous, local, nature, papeda, papua, people, spirituality, travel, tribe, wisdom

Noken Day: Celebrating A Symbol of Papuan Culture, Local Wisdom, and Hope for the Future

Today, December 4, 2024, the world celebrates 12 years of UNESCO recognition of Papua’s Noken as an Intangible Cultural Heritage … More

Culture, future, News, noken-day, papua, sustainability, tourism, travel, unesco

Recommendations for Natural and Cultural Tourism Destinations in Asmat Regency

The regency located in the Southern Papua Province indeed holds an extraordinary charm of natural beauty and culture. No wonder … More

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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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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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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

asmat, Creative, Culture, economy, festival, ken, minister, music, News, papua, pokman, Sandiaga Uno, south, tourism, travel

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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The Apuse Dance and its Positive Impact on Papuan Tradition

The Apuse dance is highly significant and beneficial in preserving the culture and traditions of the Papuan people. As quoted … 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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