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 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
The hidden beauty of nature Papua is not only Raja AmpatMany tourists visit Papua to visit Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat is a tourist destination because of its underwater beauty. Many … Continue Reading The hidden beauty of nature in Sentani Papua
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
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