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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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Five Chamber Cave in Biak, a Silent Witness of World War II

Biak Numfor Regency in Papua not only has natural tourist attractions but also historical tourism, especially related to World War … More

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Diving into the Maritime Culture of Sowek, Supiori in Papua

A recent study conducted by a research team from Diponegoro University revealed the maritime cultural wealth of the community living … More

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Papuan Artist Introduces Cultural Works Through Reggae

The name Dey Imbiri is no stranger to the people of Sorong. The artist, who has been active for a … More

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The Tourism Potential of Waremdi on Numfor Island, Papua

The research conducted by Nella Kapisa, Jonni Marwa, and Domingas M.H. Renwarin from the Forestry Department, Faculty of Forestry, University … More

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Japan and UNICEF Partner to Support Nutrition and Education of Papuan Children

The Japanese government and UNICEF Indonesia have partnered to support the improvement of nutrition and education for children in Papua. … More

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Maintaining the Cycloop Nature Reserve, Preserving Flora and Fauna in Papua

The Cycloop Mountains are not merely a mountain range but also the heart of life for the local community.  Administratively, … More

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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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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

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The Resurgence of Cocoa from Papua

The chirping of the Undo Bayo birds echoed in the Grime Nawa Valley, awakening life to greet the dawn in … More

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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

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A Portrait of TNI Soldiers Building Housing for the Poor in Papua

The duty of TNI soldiers in Papua is not only to maintain the security of their citizens from disturbances caused … More

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