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Examining Papua’s Culture of Helai Mbai Hote Mbai: More than a Communal Meal Tradition

The Helai Mbai Hote Mbai tradition is known as a gastronomic cultural heritage of the Sentani people in Papua. Helai … More

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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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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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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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Optimism in Kaimana to Develop Ecotourism Rivalling Raja Ampat

The conservation efforts in the Kaimana region, which have been ongoing since 2013, have borne fruit, earning it the nickname … 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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Diving into History and Beauty: Underwater Nature Tourism in Papua at Unique Biak Numfor Museum

Biak Numfor Regency, Papua, is preparing to make history with the construction of Indonesia’s first underwater museum. This tourist destination … 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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The Red Bridge: An Iconic Tourism Destination and Creative Outlet for Papua’s Youth

The Youtefa Bridge, a tourism destination more commonly known as the Red Bridge, has become a symbol of pride for … More

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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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