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Visiting Asei Village, the home of bark craftsmen in Papua

One of the typical Papuan handicrafts made from bark that still relies heavily on traditional manufacturing techniques ...

Guarding the border markers between Indonesia and Timor Leste

Leo and Jito, two Silawan villagers, spoke of their lack of clarity regarding their village's cross-border ...

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Meet Waisimon, protector of the cenderawasih and forests

Alex Waisimon received the Kalpataru award, which is bestowed to individuals or groups for their services in preserving ...

Port Numbay batik carries message of peace from Papuan mothers

Papuan mothers’ skilled hands steadily draw intricate and distinct patterns to create a batik fabric popularly ...

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From time capsule to termite nests, things to see in magical Merauke

As one of the hosts of the 20th National Sports Week (PON), Papua's Merauke district is pulling out all the stops ...

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Scintillating amalgamation of batik motifs with global icons

Indonesia celebrates National Batik Day every October 2 after the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural ...

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Immersing in the charm of Holtekamp Beach, Papua, at night

A visit to Papua is not complete without a trip to Holtekamp Beach, which is located in the southeast of Jayapura ...

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Sigantang Sira Hill, "locomotive" of South Aceh tourism

The lengthy, arduous journey from Tapaktuan to Trumon Tengah, South Aceh, is worth the while after being greeted by the ...

Ripple effect of President Joko Widodo's Baduy attire

President Joko Widodo’s attire during his State of the Nation Address—traditional black Baduy clothing ...

Get to know the species of orangutan in Indonesia

Indonesia's Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya highlighted the importance of forests as invaluable ...

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Liberica coffee, a black diamond to save peatlands

The Javanese calls it "jackfruit coffee" for its jackfruit aftertaste, and it is less sour than arabica, ...

Tracing Eastern Indonesian spice routes

Indonesian spices, with their unique characteristics, have become cultural markers in their areas of origin -- for ...

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A closer look at traditional food of East Nusa Tenggara

Indonesia is famous for the variety of its traditional food, which is rich in spices and flavors ranging from spicy, ...

West Java keeps creative juices flowing amid pandemic

The province of West Java has long been known as one of the centers for creative development in Indonesia and arts ...

Traditional fabric can help economy weave success

Indonesia is blessed with rich cultural diversity, whether in the form of archeological sites or highly valued crafts, ...