At the 2020 International Mother Language Day event, Head of the Language Agency of the Ministry of Education and Culture Dadang Sunendar stated that there are currently 11 extinct regional languages in Indonesia. Those languages […]
To master a language, including the West Papua language, one must understand the dialect. Based on the Big Indonesian Dictionary (KBBI), dialect is a variation of language that varies according to the user (for example, […]
When you talk about the tourism destination in West Papua, you can’t forget about Raja Ampat. This archipelago has a charm, ranging from beautiful landscapes to fascinating beaches with blue and sparkling water. However, what […]
People keep asking when they talk about West Papua because the province shares similarities with Papua New Guinea. It includes the West Papua language and Papua New Guinea’s traditional language, government, and history. Despite sharing […]
There are various exciting facts to know about Papua, including West Papua Language. The language diversity will lead you to know more about its culture and people. West Papua is an Indonesian province located at […]
Papua and West Papua have undeniably enriched with their authentic cultural arts. Dances, songs, and musical instruments are those which add the diversity of the precious traditional culture and arts. Tifa might be one of […]
West Papua is enriched with numerous cultural arts, like dances, songs, and music. Traditional dances are performed for certain occasions, like welcoming events, festivals, or celebrations. However, some also are uniquely mystical; let’s say Aniri […]
The beauty of cultural arts in Indonesia is highlighted through its traditional performances, including dances, song, and music. These performances are generally managed for certain occasions or purposes, like expressing gratitude to God for abundant […]
Traditional dances as part of cultural arts vary from Sabang to Merauke to complete the beauty of Indonesia as they also represent the identity of the society. Seka Dance has been popular in Papua and […]
People of Biak in the past had been popular as sailors, and Wairon and Mansusu boats are known regarding their voyage through Papua and West Papua regions. These boats used to be voyaged in war […]