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Yance Rumbino, Composer of Tanah Papua Passes Away

Yance Rumbino, composer of the song “Tanah Papua”, has passed away at the age of 76 at the Biak Numfor … More

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Exploring the Natural and Cultural Beauty Around Papua’s Lake Sentani

Among Jayapura’s captivating mountain ranges lies Lake Sentani, an oasis that exudes natural and cultural charm. Lake Sentani is not … More

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Papuan Batik Goes International: Manokwari Designer’s Works Reach Malaysian Market, Showcased at Fashion Festival

The creations of Desirianingsih Haryati Parastri, a batik designer from Manokwari, West Papua, has successfully reached the international market, specifically … More

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Papuan Students Graduate from US University, Show Outstanding Achievement

Seventeen Papuan students have graduated from Corban University, Oregon under the Papua Special Autonomy Scheme scholarships, with some achieving Magna … More

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Jayapura Unfurls 10 Kilometre Indonesian Flag to Mark Integration of Papua

The Jayapura City Government, Papua, unfurled the national flag along 10.76 kilometers on Hamadi Holtekamp Road, Muara District, Wednesday (1/5/2024). … More

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Maritime Paradise of Papua and West Papua: Raja Ampat as Special Economic Zone

Raja Ampat is one of the most biodiverse marine areas in the world, with more than 1,200 species of fish, … More

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Papuan Deer: Introducing a Local Delicacy to International Gastrodiplomacy

The Papuan deer is an integral part of Papua’s ecological wealth. The abundant deer population provides a sign of natural … More

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Bringing Electricity to Papua’s Remote Areas

Indonesia’s easternmost area, Papua, the furthest area away from access to electricity, now has achieved significant transformation thanks to PLN’s … 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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Rimba Kakupi Ambaidiru, MSME Success Story Exporting Papuan Coffee to International Markets

Jakarta – Indonesia is one of the largest coffee producing countries in the world. The Rimba Kakupi Ambaidiru Business Group … More

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Papua’s Matoa, the Fruit with Many Beauty and Health Benefits

The matoa fruit is a native fruit of Indonesia originating from Papua. This fruit has similar characteristics as lychee and … More

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