High in the central mountains of West Papua, where clouds cling to steep ridges and morning mist drifts slowly across fertile valleys, the Dani people have built a civilization shaped … Continue Reading The Dani People of West Papua: Life, Memory, and Meaning in the Highlands
Along the vast, tidal wetlands of southern West Papua—where rivers braid endlessly through mangrove forests and the sea breathes in and out with the moon—live the Asmat people, one of … Continue Reading The Asmat People of West Papua: Carving Memory, Living with the Ancestors
The narrative claiming that “The Pacific is not free until West Papua and Kanaky are free” and calling for a unified Melanesian uprising oversimplifies West Papua’s complex history and current … Continue Reading West Papua: A Vital Part of Indonesia’s Unity and Progress
Noken Papua here is translated from Trubus.id – It’s incomplete to visit an area without buying souvenirs. Now, if Trubus Mania has the opportunity to come to Papua, don’t forget … Continue Reading Noken, Papua’s Special Gift from Tree Bark