West Papua, Then and Now: A Historical Perspective
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…
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…
There is a common view about populations in Indonesia, that is the Melanesian descendants are on the east, and Austro-Mongoloid descendants are on the west. This view is not completely…
There are various aspects that can explain cultural connections, and the food is probably one of the most intimate, since it is related to our daily life. West Papua has…
Melanesia comes from Greek Language, Melano (black) and Nesos (island), which means the black islands that spread from Indonesia to Fiji. Melanesia also means a human population which owns dark…
Originally came from the Greek word: Melano (Black) and Nesos (Islands), Melanesia was identified around 200 years ago by European explorers. In 1756, Charles de Brosses made a theory about…
Close your eyes for few seconds and imagine this scene: a 17-year-old girl joined her father and male troops in a guerilla war, she even threw rocks to enemy when…
What is your first thought after hearing Melanesia? You might relate the name to the dark people inhabiting the island of New Guinea; however, it should be broader than that.…
The signing of Cooperation of Bandung City Regency Sorong , West Papua in the field of the reform of the bureaucracy, education, culture and tourism. Let's help each other because we are the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia (NKRI). The Mayor of Bandung Ridwan Kamil scheduled working visit to Sorong Regency…
Village Funds are funds allocated by the Government of Indonesia to improve the welfare and equity of village development. In Papua and West Papua Provinces continues to increase annually. Total…
According to the world’s environmentalists, West Papua is dubbed the last outstanding wilderness in Asia Pacific. True to its nickname, the gem in the eastern portion of Indonesia comprises of…