West Papua is a land of song
As an integral part of Indonesia and just like other islands in Indonesia, West Papua is a land of song . With more than 300 hundreds of different languages, biodiversity … Continue Reading West Papua is a land of song
Mediator of Seven Tribes
Bram Wakaburi In 1984, Yoel Abraham Wakaburi (50) was inspired to unite different tribes occupying their homeland at Bintuni Strait, West Papua. Initially, the obstacles were different languages spoken and … Continue Reading Mediator of Seven Tribes
Papua: Christians and non-Christians Celebrate 150 years of Evangelisation
Celebrations commemorate the arrival of the first missionaries from Germany. Everyone comes to share in the festivities, a “national holiday” for locals. Manokwari (AsiaNews) – Indonesian Muslims join Christians in … Continue Reading Papua: Christians and non-Christians Celebrate 150 years of Evangelisation
Arts Festival at Lake Sentani
Local residents with bows and arrows stage a war dance on a boat during the opening of a culture and arts festival at Lake Sentani in Jayapura, Papua, on Thursday. … Continue Reading Arts Festival at Lake Sentani
Papua to hold Lake Sentani Festival in July
The Papua Tourism Office was slated to hold the Lake Sentani Festival here on July 16-19 to support the annual Lembah Baliem Festival in Jayawijaya District in August, 2008. “The … Continue Reading Papua to hold Lake Sentani Festival in July
Asmat Opposes Separatism
“Asmat opposes separatism in Papua and the Asmat ethnic is part of the Unitary State of Indonesia (NKRI).” JAKARTA [kompas] – Asmat people oppose separatism in the land of Papua and they … Continue Reading Asmat Opposes Separatism
Koteka
Koteka is one of West Papua unique traditional protector of male genital. Modern society may see it as uncivilised traditional clothing that should be vanished from the world. However, it is one of our identity, … Continue Reading Koteka
Papuan Traditional Dance
Papuan traditional dance Papua is a province in Indonesia that has abundant natural resources and strong connection with their culture. One of the most obvious culture expression of Papuan is … Continue Reading Papuan Traditional Dance
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