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Festival Noken Mimika 2025: Papua’s Heritage in The Spotlight

On December 04, 2025, a vibrant celebration unfolded in Eme Neme Yauware Building, Timika, the heart of Central Papua: the … 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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Indonesia’s Village Co-Ops to Add 16.000 Jobs in West Papua

The Indonesian government’s project to establish village cooperatives across the country could potentially create up to 16.000 jobs in West … More

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Seven New Species of Freshwater Crayfish Identified in West Papua

Researchers from the Faculty of Biology at Gadjah Mada University have successfully identified seven new species of freshwater crayfishes of … More

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Getting to Know Raja Ampat Geopark: An Ancient Karst Paradise at the Edge of Papua

Raja Ampat Geopark is an amazing geopark area, located at the western tip of West Papua, Indonesia, right on the … More

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Getting to Know the Yellow Butterfly from Fakfak, West Papua, a Sign of Environmental Quality

The diversity of flora and fauna in the land of the bird of paradise is certainly beyond doubt; Papua still … More

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Morelia Viridis, the Endemic Papua Python

Morelia viridis, or the green tree python, is one of the native and endemic species of Papua that is protected … More

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New Orchid Species Discovered in West Papua

The Arfak Mountains have reaffirmed their position as a biodiversity paradise with the discovery of a new orchid species called … More

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Papua Nutmeg: Once Ignored, Now in High Demand by World Perfume Industry

Within the dense forests of West Papua, a group of local women are trying to turn their fortunes around by … More

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Tubir Seram Island, Hidden Tourism Potential in Fakfak

Tubir Seram island is one of the tourist destinations with high historical value in Fakfak Regency, West Papua. Located just … More

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Raja Ampat, West Papua Named 2025 Must-Visit Destination

The New York Times has named Raja Ampat, West Papua as one of the must-visit destinations for tourists in 2025. … More

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West Papua Records Significant Sustainable Infrastructure Development in 2024

The easternmost province of Indonesia, West Papua, recorded good infrastructure development in 2024. In recent years, the provincial government has … More

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