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Lake Sentani to be Developed as Leading Tourism Destination in Papua

The Acting Governor of Papua, Ramses Limbong, stated that Lake Sentani, located in Jayapura Regency, can be one potential leading … More

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Merauke’s SINAI Coastal Area Officially Launched as Tourist Destination

The Merauke Regional Government, through the Tourism and Creative Economy Office, officially launched the Pilot Category Tourism Village in the … 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

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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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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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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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Baliem Valley Festival Officially Closes as Minister Sandiaga Becomes First Tourism Minister to Attend

The amazing charm of Papua’s natural beauty is very well-known. Especially for those stopping by the Jayawijaya region, where various … More

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Trans Papua Highway’s Jayapura to Wamena Segment to Begin Construction

Minister of Public Works and Housing (PUPR) Basuki Hadimuljono, has stated that the construction of the 50 km-long Jayapura-Wamena segment … More

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14th Lake Sentani Festival Opens with Lively Isosolo Dance Performance

The 14th Lake Sentani Festival (Festival Danau Sentani/FDS XIV) was officially opened at Kalkote Beach, East Sentani District, Jayapura Regency … More

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MSG Team Visits Papua, Praises Conducive Situation and Border Management

A Melanesian Spearhead Group (MSG) team led by Director General Leonard Louma and Executive Advisor Christopher Nisbert has acknowledged the … More

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13 Regencies in Papua Generate USD 8.4 Million from Agriculture Products

By Akfa Nasrulhak – detikFinance Jakarta – The Ministry of Village, Development of Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration (Ministry of PDTT) … More

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