A well-known ghost story in eastern Indonesia, Suanggi is the name for a black magic for people who practice it. Suanggi is very feared by the community, because it is widely used to kill people, especially those who are not liked. The existence of Suanggi is also a threat to the local community, and is […]
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Aug
Aug
Wim Motok Mabel. Itulah sebutan mumi yang disakralkan oleh warga Distrik Kerulu, Lembah Baliem. Mumi berusia 278 tahun ini diawetkan dengan cara tradisional. Mumi ini jadi magnet terkuat bagi wisatawan di Papua. Saat warga Distrik Kerulu mengeluarkan Wim Motok Mabel dari dalam honai, mumi itu tampak begitu ringkih. Tubuhnya berjongkok memeluk lututnya. Kepalanya menengadah, tulangnya […]
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Jul
Jul
Ever heard of Matoa fruit? Perhaps most are still unfamiliar with this type of fruit, even though this Matoa is one of the original fruits from Indonesia. Matoa tree which can be up to 18 meters high is mostly found in Papua. Because of its nature that can grow well in all regions, both in […]