Marthen Indey’s name as one of Indonesia’s national heroes may not be familiar to some people. However, his service in uniting Papua (then West Irian) and Indonesia is just as important to commemorate as any […]
There would be no victory without hard work and perseverance. Silas Papare, an Indonesian National Hero from Papua, successfully carried out such principles. In this article, you will read a glimpse of Silas Papare’s biography. […]
In reality, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea are two separate nations. It is distinct from Timor Leste, previously an ally of Indonesia. At the easternmost point of Indonesia sits the state of Papua New Guinea. […]
Long before the entry of Christianity and Islam into Papua, every ethnic group and religion in Papua Indonesia had a traditional belief system. Each tribe has traditional beliefs that believe in the existence of a […]
The Indonesian people have known the name of the Dani tribe as heirs of the West Papua culture. This tribe existed hundreds of years ago and inhabited the Baliem Valley area. The Indonesian Anthropology journal […]
The horrific enslavement of indigenous peoples has been a feature of Papua colonization throughout history. People often recognize the Age of Discovery as the beginning of modern colonialism. theguardian.com Portugal started seeking new trade routes […]
West Papua population is considered to live in a primitive civilization. Therefore, the government has created several programs. Some of these include the growth of population data gathering. Since Papua and West Papua’s populations are […]
Traditional West Papuans weapons are widely used on the earth of Cenderawasih to hunt and find food to meet the needs of life. Additionally, native Papuans utilize weapons to defend themselves from hostile assaults. Let’s […]
The term “Free West Papua” refers to the independence movement that started in 1965 in the West Papuan or West New Guinea territory, which Indonesia now administers as the provinces of Papua and West Papua, […]
The Indonesian province of West Papua, often known as Pabar or P.B. and formerly known as West Irian Jaya, is situated on the westernmost point of Papua Island. The Domberai Peninsula, Bomberai, Wandamen, and the […]