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Ministry promotes Wamena as cultural, agrotourism hub
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Ministry promotes Wamena as cultural, agrotourism hub

The Ministry of Tourism in Indonesia is promoting Wamena, located in the Jayawijaya District of Highland Papua Province, as a major destination for cultural and agrotourism. During a visit, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa highlighted the region's rich indigenous traditions, cultural heritage, and local products such as the 300-year-old mummy of tribal chief Wirafak Elosak, which is being showcased in Aikima Tourism Village. She emphasized immersive experiences available in Kumugima Tourism Village, including staying with indigenous communities and witnessing traditional practices like stone-burning cooking and cultural dances. The ministry also aims to develop agrotourism around Wamena's pineapple and coffee plantations. Additional efforts include launching programs to support tourism villages, promote special-interest tourism products, and attract international visitors, with reports indicating growing interest from tourists who have included Wamena in their itineraries after visiting other cultural sites.

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Ministry promotes Wamena as cultural, agrotourism hub

The Ministry of Tourism in Indonesia is promoting Wamena, located in the Jayawijaya District of Highland Papua Province, as a major destination for cultural and agrotourism. During a visit, Deputy Tourism Minister Ni Luh Puspa highlighted the region's rich indigenous traditions, cultural heritage, and local products such as the 300-year-old mummy of tribal chief Wirafak Elosak, which is being showcased in Aikima Tourism Village. She emphasized immersive experiences available in Kumugima Tourism Village, including staying with indigenous communities and witnessing traditional practices like stone-burning cooking and cultural dances. The ministry also aims to develop agrotourism around Wamena's pineapple and coffee plantations. Additional efforts include launching programs to support tourism villages, promote special-interest tourism products, and attract international visitors, with reports indicating growing interest from tourists who have included Wamena in their itineraries after visiting other cultural sites.

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