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Baliem Valley Cultural Festival Opens with Record-Breaking Performance by 1,500 Pikon Players

The Baliem Valley Cultural Festival officially opened on Thursday, August 7, 2025. The opening ceremony of the festival, which was … More

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Getting to Know Tourist Attractions for Nature Lovers in Wondama Bay

Wondama Bay Regency in West Papua is surrounded by conservation areas. Its sea is located in Cenderawasih Bay National Park, … More

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Lanny Cultural Festival and Noken Batik as Symbols of Local Identity’s Revival

That morning in Tiom was greeted not only by bright weather with white clouds, a blue sky, and the green … More

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Baliem Valley Cultural Festival 2025 Promises Surprises for Tourists

Tribes in the Jayawijaya region, such as the Dani, Lani, and Yali, will showcase their talents again in the Baliem … More

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The Meaning of the Apen Beyeren Tradition, Barefoot Walking on Hot Stones in the Biak Munara Wampasi Festival

The Biak Munara Wampasi Festival which took place at the Manuhua Air Field in Biak Numfor, Papua, on Tuesday night … 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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Raja Ampat Launches Tourism Ethics Book, Aims to Improve Conservation

The Raja Ampat Regency Government recently launched an electronic book (e-Book) titled “Tourism Ethics in Raja Ampat, West Papua,” on … More

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West Papua to Attract More Tourists with Related National, International Events

West Papua’s nature has a charm that spoils tourists. With the leading tourist attractions in a number of districts, a … More

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Jungle Chef Introduces Papuan Cuisine at Indonesia Festival Melbourne 2024

Charles Toto, better known the Jungle Chef of Papua, had the opportunity to introduce the cuisine of Papua at the … 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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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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Asmat Carving, a Global Cultural Heritage

Asmat Regency, located in South Papua Province, has a cultural heritage of Asmat carving that is highly regarded by the … More

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