Act of Free Choice in West Papua: The Background, The Process, and The Result
The act of Free Choice (Pepera or Penentuan Pendapat Rakyat) was held in 1969, from July to August. In this democratic referendum, 1,026 men and women who live in West…
The act of Free Choice (Pepera or Penentuan Pendapat Rakyat) was held in 1969, from July to August. In this democratic referendum, 1,026 men and women who live in West…
ancestors in the highland of Papua, you must notice that the starting point of your journey to the tribal land is Wamena. Surrounded by thick Papuan wilderness, it appears like…
Recently, about 1.8 million West Papuans who demand independence, submitted a petition to the United Nations (UN). However, the UN refuses the petition, saying that the West Papua’s cause is…
Papua and West Papua province are located in one of the richest islands on earth in terms of biological diversity. In Papua Island, you can find a vast jungle containing…
All regions in Indonesia have numerous landmarks and sites that record the historical events happened in the past throughout the periods of time. Papua, the largest and easternmost island in…
The archipelago of Indonesia is blessed with numerous attractive and beautiful natural sites. It also applies to Papua, the easternmost island in the archipelago. Entitled as the Island of Paradise,…
Race, a word we often hear but not many people know what it means. ‘Race' comes from Latin word, radix, which means ‘origin' or ‘root'. Broadly defined, a race is…
Melanesia comes from the Greek language, meaning ‘black islands', referring to the inhabitants of the region who mostly have dark skin. The original occupants of Melanesia are likely the ancestor…
As one of the largest provinces in Indonesia, Papua is rich in ethnic and culture. It is proven by a number of ethnic groups who live throughout the island, near…
Travelers, divers, sea lovers, and coral reef enthusiast must have heard of the name Raja Ampat. Those have already been there say it might be a heaven on earth. Spectacular…