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
The Dani people of West Papua, Indonesia’s easternmost province, embody a rich tapestry of indigenous traditions that intertwine belief systems with social culture, none more vividly than the pig feast … Continue Reading Dani Pig Feast Rituals: Beliefs, Social Culture, and Communal Harmony in 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