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The Yali tribe, one of West Papua’s most enigmatic indigenous groups, inhabits the rugged highlands east of the Baliem Valley in Indonesia’s easternmost province. Numbering around 20,000, the Yali—self-identified as … Continue Reading Yali Tribe Rituals: Sacred Traditions of Highland West Papua
West Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, is a vibrant mosaic of over 250 indigenous ethnic groups, where traditional ceremonies serve as the lifeblood of belief systems and social culture. Rooted in … Continue Reading Traditional Ceremonies in West Papua: Pillars of Belief, Social Culture, and Communal Harmony
West Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, is a mosaic of over 250 indigenous ethnic groups, each weaving a unique thread into the nation’s cultural tapestry under the principles of Pancasila and … Continue Reading Traditional Education in West Papua: A Pillar of Social Culture and Indigenous Knowledge
West Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, is a treasure trove of cultural diversity, home to over 250 indigenous tribes, including the Dani, Asmat, and Biak. The region’s art forms are a … Continue Reading Exploring the Vibrant Art Forms of West Papua: A Celebration of Cultural Heritage
W West Papua, the easternmost region of Indonesia, is home to one of the richest and most diverse cultural landscapes in the world. Nestled in the western half of the … Continue Reading West Papua Culture: A Living Tapestry of Heritage and Identity
In the vibrant cultural tapestry of Indonesia, West Papuan songs like Sajojo, Apuse, and Yamko Rambe Yamko stand out as powerful symbols of unity, joy, and shared identity. These iconic … Continue Reading The Positive Impact of West Papuan Songs: Sajojo, Apuse, and Yamko Rambe Yamko in Fostering Indonesian Brotherhood
The following is an old article by Putu Fajar Arcana Jecko Siompo should have had a place in the 2007 Art Summit. This choreographer was not only quite productive, but … Continue Reading A set of dances from Papua
It is not strange that Indonesia is rich in culture and language, which spreads from the tip of Sabang to the tip of Merauke, from the west of Indonesia to … Continue Reading The 8 Most Unique and Interesting Papuan Cultures and Traditions
Tribratanews.polri.go.id – Papua has succeeded in attracting tourists with its natural beauty. Not only nature, Papua also has traditional arts and culture that can attract the attention of tourists, one … Continue Reading Various Types of Traditional Papuan Dances
Writer Kistin Septiyani | Editor Ni Nyoman Wira Widyanti KOMPAS.com – Papua has a variety of cultures and handicrafts. One of the famous Papuan crafts is noken. Noken is a … Continue Reading Noken, Papuan Bag, a Symbol of Women’s Maturity
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – During his visit to Papua, President Joko Widodo or Jokowi had stopped at the side of the road to buy noken. This was done a day before … Continue Reading Noken Papua’s Struggle to Become a World Cultural Heritage Recognized by UNESCO
The “Tanah Papua” song Sorong (ANTARA) – The Tanah Papua song has been officially registered with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights as communal intellectual property belonging to the … Continue Reading The “Tanah Papua” song has been registered with the Ministry of Law and Human Rights
Gallery for selling noken Jayapura (ANTARA) – The Jayapura City Industry and Trade Cooperative (Disperindagkop) and UKM are currently working on a noken shop / showcase gallery for all noken … Continue Reading Gallery for selling noken
Papua’s Tutari Megalithic Site TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Tutari megalithic site has become a tourist area that stores the cultural history of the people on the edge of the Sentani … Continue Reading Papua’s Tutari Megalithic Site, Evidence of Early Human Culture
Papuan Honai Traditional House Honai comes from two words, “Hun” which means an adult man and “Ai” which means House. Literally, Honai means the house of an adult man. As for women, the name … Continue Reading Papuan Honai Traditional House Continues to be Preserved
Opportunity in diversity in Papua by Peter O’Neill, Katoomba, New South Wales is published in Jakarta Post on Thursday, October 8 2020. Last week The Jakarta Post editorial stated, “To … Continue Reading Papua: Opportunity in diversity
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