Insight Papua

27/01/2024

According to historical records, the Austronesians brought the tattoo tradition to West Papua. They carried this tradition during the Neolithic era. Therefore, it is clear that the tattoo tradition of the Moi Tribe has existed since ancient times. This tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.

However, unfortunately, this one West Papuan tradition is almost extinct. The younger generation from the Moi Tribe no longer carries this tradition. They began to leave the traditional tattoos for some reason. So, for now, only the older generations have them.

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24/01/2024

There are many violations of the provisions of the protection of endangered species in West Papua Act.

The main reason is because the perpetrators do not feel that they are violating the rules because of their pet ownership.

Socialization is how to introduce a system to a person and how people determine their responses and reactions.

Socialization is determined by the social, economic, and cultural environment in which the individual lives.

Humans will become more cultured, able to carry out their functions as individuals and as members of groups appropriately.

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23/01/2024

Joni Silas Wona or John Wona, a batik maker from Jayapura, Papua. He is one of the figures who continues to preserve Papua batik by utilizing the natural resources available.



Photo by Kompas.id

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22/01/2024

Maria Jochu is one of the LPDP scholarship recipients who chose to return to Indonesia after completing further studies with the LPDP program. She is a woman from Papua who successfully completed her master's degree at Marshall University, United States (US).

The story behind Maria Jochu's devotion is quite interesting. The reason is, it is not uncommon for LPDP scholarship recipients to choose not to return for various reasons. Especially because there are more attractive job offers abroad.

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21/01/2024

The Merauke Regency is marked as the east-end of the Indonesian archipelago, bordering with Papua New Guinea. Spending a vacation in Merauke is a new and great experience for all. The tourism of Merauke is known for its beaches, historical sites, and highlands–not to mention their crafts and culinary treats in local markets.

20/01/2024

Because of its large area, many tribes and indigenous people live in this province. As a result, there are about 250 languages ​​spoken for the local community. In the realm of fine arts, there are many prominent Indonesian aesthetic influences. At the same time, this art mingled, transitioned, and ended up in the aesthetic tradition of Melanesian art.

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18/01/2024

Health services were carried out simultaneously in three areas, namely Jayapura City, Puncak Regency and Dogiai Regency

17/01/2024

Don't take away the happiness of Papuan children by the cruel terrorists in Papua

16/01/2024

We Love Papua. They are part of this nation, the successors of this nation.

14/01/2024

RIP
Lisa Rumbewas
1980-2024

We will remember you as great olympian

14/01/2024

Has anyone visited Um Island?
Um Island is in Malaumkarta Raya Village, Sorong Regency. Um means bat, so Um Island is Bat Island.

However, this island is also inhabited by birds of paradise and tree kangaroos

13/01/2024

Friendship established through introductions, face-to-face communication, and at the same time as a form of building friendship with the Kampung community in Yigi District, Nduga Regency, Papua Province.

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12/01/2024

How can you not love them? ❤️

11/01/2024

The Papua Film Festival and VII film competition are planned to be held in Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya Regency, Papua Mountain Province. This annual event was held by Papuan Voices as a place to showcase the work of the young Papuan generation who tell stories about the Land of Papua through films.

10/01/2024

The 2024 Indonesian General Election is less than 2 months away. The electoral political celebration which will be held on February 14 2024 is of concern to all parties, especially the Indonesian General Election Commission and the Indonesian General Election Supervisory Agency as organizers as well as the Indonesian Army and Police in order to realize safe and peaceful elections in West Papua.

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08/01/2024

Because of its uniqueness brought with the head, noken is registered with UNESCO as one of the traditional works and cultural heritage of the world. 4 years of process to be recognized, finally on December 4, 2012 at the UNESCO session in Paris, France Noken officially legalized and recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage and included it in the category of In Need of Urgent Safeguarding.

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06/01/2024

Total of 190 teachers out of the target of 140 teachers at all school levels in Sentani, Jayapura Regency, have taken part in technical guidance on the use of mother tongue teaching material modules in all educational units

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05/01/2024

A true tropical paradise is here!
Indonesia, West Papua

03/01/2024

Marthen Indey is an Indonesian National Hero who comes from Papua. Marthen Indey was assigned to Tanah Merah (Digul) to prepare a rebellion against the Dutch in West Irian at the end of December 1945.

31/12/2023

Happy New Year 2024

29/12/2023

The boomerang is known as a traditional weapon of the Aboriginal people who are the original inhabitants of the Australian continent. However, ancient paintings with boomerang motifs can be found in Papua, specifically on karst cliffs at archaeological sites in the Berau Bay area, Fakfak Regency, West Papua Province.

28/12/2023

It turns out that Indonesia still has huge 'treasure' potential in the form of oil and natural gas (oil and gas) resources. The potential for oil and gas treasures is in the Warim Area, Papua, which is claimed to be greater than that in the Masela Block, Maluku.

The gas potential in the Warim area itself is known to reach 47 trillion cubic feet (TCF). Meanwhile, the oil potential can reach 27 billion barrels per day.

27/12/2023

Going around the village delivering Christmas gifts to children wearing Santa Claus costumes, this was welcomed by the children's community and even local religious leaders.

26/12/2023

Do you know ?

Throughout 2023, there will be 209 incidents of armed criminal and political violence in the Papua region. From this incident, 79 people died, consisting of 37 civilians, 20 TNI soldiers and 3 members of the National Police. Meanwhile, 19 members of the armed criminal group were killed.

25/12/2023

May the spirit of Christmas bring you joy, love, and peace!

24/12/2023

Papua has the most regional languages ​​in Indonesia. In fact, the total exceeds 300 languages. Papua is the most eastern province of Indonesia.

Their names are formed from Papua’s long history, including during colonialism and interactions with surrounding tribes, interactions with zending bodies, and other non-scientific activities

22/12/2023

The Southwest Papua provincial government is planning to make Mariat Market in Sorong district the center of economic growth by revamping all its facilities.

The market, which is spread over an area of 35 hectares, will be rejuvenated with the budget from the provincial government and the Sorong district government.

21/12/2023

Proud to be a Indonesian..

21/12/2023

Border Trade Show 2023 is one of the activities that has the potential to advance the economy in border areas, so it is recommended that it be held regularly every month

18/12/2023

Poud of You

Six personnel who are members of the Rasaka Cartenz Task Force are currently deployed to teach drop out children in Sugapa, Intan Jaya Regency, Central Papua.
the six personnel involved in the Rasaka Carstensz Task Force were in charge of teaching children who had dropped out of school. The children were taught to recognize letters, write, read, and count.

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