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Traditional Bag From Raja Ampat

Traditional Bag From Raja Ampat – Camshaft or tote is a cultural heritage. That is very famous from Raja Ampat, Papua. This tote is made and has been passed down. From generation to generation. In Raja Ampat people.

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Noken generally is used by people of Papua. To bring agricultural products. Such as vegetables, tubers. And also merchandise to their local market.

Nokens is made from tree bark fibre Manduam, Nawa tree. Or forest orchids woven and knitted into yarn tote.

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However, along with the times, camshaft also made. Of knitted yarn colourful mattress.

Its size also varies, there are small, medium. And large sizes. Most motifs contain elements of indigenous Papuan Noken.

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Large nokens are used to carry items. Such as firewood, crop yields, grocery items. Or even used for carrying children. While the small size is used to carry personal items.

The unique thing is Nokens also functioned. As a gift for guests and used. In ceremonies in Raja Ampat society.

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How To Use

How to use this bag is unique. By hanging in front of the head (forehead). And hang it back towards the body back over the shoulder.

In addition to the amount that can be worn. Some women even bring more than one camshaft hung around her neck.

Usually, this Noken nested on the back. So, as not overlapping and weight.

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What is interesting about this. Is the only Papuans are allowed to make Nokens. The making of Noken itself could symbolize the woman’s maturity.

Because, if the Papuan women can not make Nokens she can not be considered as an adult.

And it is also a requirement for marriage. And the way of making this bag is inherited. From generation to generation.

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Another interesting point of this traditional bag is that. Only women are allowed to make. Papuan women who have not been able. To make Noken often considered immature. And not ready to be married.

Why men should not make these? Since the camshaft is a symbol. Of fertility source womb of a woman.

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UNESCO

Since December 4, 2012, noken was decided as a world cultural heritage. By UNESCO in France by Arley Gill as Chairman of the Committee, which aims to protect and preserve the culture of Papua. And is used by 200 tribes in Papua as a multi-functional bag.

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This is the pride of the people from Papua not to be inferior to people from other areas.

This cultural heritage continues to be preserved and cared for by the people of Papua. To be the intangible cultural heritage. And is expected will not extinct by the younger generation.

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Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort provides package tour to a nearby village.

To invite local and foreign guests to see closely the process. Of making those camshaft bags.

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Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort

Besides, Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort also provides training in Wawiyai village.

For housewives on how to make souvenirs such as photo frames from shells, mirror frames and others.

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This is one of many ways Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort. Contributes to maintaining the local culture from Raja Ampat, Papua.

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Katingting Boat From Raja Ampat

Katingting Boat From Raja Ampat – Raja Ampat in West Papua Province is known as a natural marine paradise for the last 10 years.

Today, indigenous peoples there are struggling to strengthen their sovereignty over the waters, containing the natural biological wealth that can be exploited by their children and grandchildren in the future.

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From the economic standpoint, the local fishermen have only traditional fishing gear and also using traditional paddling boat or at best to use a very small motorized machine.

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Traditional Boat

Producing traditional boat is becoming a side business for local residents, since fishing and transportation on the sea are vital to the local community. Motorized boat industry became the economic backrest when fishermen had a bad season.

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Motorized boats including the types of catamarans boats – one of the traditional type of boat in Raja Ampat.

These boats can be found in various regions Raja Ampat. Although they are available in many places, each region in Raja Ampat has its peculiarities in terms of form and technique of production.

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Ketinting has a standard length of 8 meters and a width of 60 centimetres. These boats are generally made from whole chunks of tree Matoa perforated and shaved so that it becomes part of the boat hull.

Matoa tree grows naturally in Raja Ampat. Once the hull is completed, manufacture of boats followed by making both ends of the tapering.

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On either side of the boat, fitted with outrigger, which is a framework of bamboo which makes the boat remains balanced in facing an onslaught of waves and wind at sea Raja Ampat.

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In Raja Ampat, aerodynamic shapes create a reliable long-tail boat to face the fierce seas. Although more fishermen use Ketinting for fishing in the shallow sea, or take tourists that are not far from the mainland.

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Wawiyai

One example of indigenous peoples in Raja Ampat is Wawiyai village. It is a small village that is entered in the District of South Waigeo, Raja Ampat, West Papua Province.

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The livelihoods of people are partially cutting wood for sale in town, working at the pearls company, fishing and forest gardening. Transport equipment they use for all work activities is small boats they called Katingting.

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They are very friendly and welcoming to newcomers. A small boat which they call the ‘long-tail / body’ is a kind of transportation from village to village.

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Width not exceeding waist adult size and can only be filled by five people. Katingting is very easy in use, small children, adults and the elderly can be easily used. For them making Katingting is easy, it can be made in just 2 weeks.

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One of the means of transportation used also by Raja Ampat Doberai Private Island is a ship body / Katingting. The small vessel was purchased from Wawiyai community and used to patrol the island mobility around the resort area.

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To introduce Katingting to foreign guests, Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort makes traditional fishing package using Katingting. Many things that we must learn from the wisdom of the local culture.

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Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort invites guests both local and overseas to be able to maintain and preserve the marine ecosystem culture in Papua especially Raja Ampat.

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Eating Sirih in Raja Ampat

Eating Sirih In Raja Ampat – Pinang or Areca Nut, Latin called Areca catechu, it is not something new for Indonesian. Pinang stemmed from Malacca (Malaysia) have entered Indonesia BC. There are sources that say Pinang entered in the 6th century BC. But some sources say in the 4th century BC Pinang already in Papua.

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Areca nut is a type of palm tree that is in Hindi this fruit called Supari. And Pan-Supari to call betel-nut. Malaysian named it Adakka or Adekka. being in the language of Sri Lanka known as Puikiuivak. Thai society called it Mak, and the Chinese call Pin-lang.

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Pinang or Areca Nut is a symbol of good character inherited. From a good ancestor, honest, and has a high degree of life.

Furthermore, it symbolizes willingness to do a job with an open-hearted and sincere. This meaning is drawn from the nature of areca nut trees that are tall straight up. And have a dense fruit in the cluster.

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Areca Nut in relation to the culture of Indonesia is the Indonesian people’s habits. For “Menginang” means chewing Areca Nut. The complete mixture of areca nut is lime, betel nut and gambier.

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Some people often add tobacco to have an extra bit of taste. Chewing areca nut will make lips red. Chewing areca nut makes teeth stronger. And create the effects of addiction just like smoking cigarettes.

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Chew Areca Nut

For the elderly, sometimes difficult to chew areca nut. So, they usually crush it finely with a mortar before chewing it. Almost the same with cigarettes and snacks, chewing areca nut can be done anytime. From morning until evening. Chewing areca nut gives incredible sensation in the tongue of the lovers.

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The habit of chewing areca nut has penetrated into Indonesia. Through various regions from Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan to Papua. However, due to the effect that cause lips and saliva become red, moreover. It doesn’t look neat.

Especially, with the presence of cigarettes and snacks, then chewing areca nut is gradually eroded.

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Chewing areca nut, is just like smoking a cigarette or drinking coffee or tea. Cause tremendous effect for the people.

In Papua even worse, since children 5 years of age have been able to do so. Even though in other parts of Indonesia such as Borneo, Sumatra, Java, chewing areca nut usually only done by elderly.

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In addition to the pleasure effect of chewing areca nut. There are also other benefits of doing this habit.

In the ancient times, chewing areca nut can be used as a tribute to someone, for instance. So, if there is a visit, areca nut is given in welcome ceremony.

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Dowry

Areca nut can also be used as a dowry, some are merely as an introduction to speak. As binder relations before marriage (engaged). Or as traditional medicine. Not surprisingly, in the Indonesian ancient times. People really liked areca nut and considered areca nut. As something very special.

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Areca nut will not be for chewing without adding it with lime, betel and gambier. Why do so, let us see how it actually philosophy of chewing nut tells:

Betel

Is a tropical plant, grown in Madagascar, East Africa, and the West Indies. Betel is also available in Peninsular Malaysia. There are four types of betel. Namely betel Malay, Chinese betel, Keling betel, and Shrimp betel.

In Indonesia, known as various names. Such as betel nut types Branch, Be, Bed, Siyeh, Sih. Camai, Kerekap, Feeling, Chili, Jambi. Kengyek, and crust.

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Betel, said to symbolize humility, giving, and always praise for others. This meaning is interpreted from the way. Of climbing, betel grows on a rack, tree trunk or trunk fires. Without damaging the rod or anything where he lives.

In biological terms is called symbiosis of something. Betel leaves are dense and lush provide shade around it.

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Limestone

Obtained from the processing of oyster shell or limestone burning. Physically, clean white color. But can destroy their chemical reactions.

Chalk white symbolizes the heart and sincere. But if circumstances force, he will become more aggressive and angry.

Gambir

Gambir also is a plant that is found in Southeast Asia. Including in the family Rubiaceae. The leaves are oval or oblong, and the surface slippery. Gambier flower grey.

Gambier is also used as a drug, among others. To wash and scald burns. Preventing diarrhea and dysentery. As well as moisturizing wounds in the esophagus. Gambir has a slightly bitter taste, symbolizes courage.

This meaning is derived from the colour of the leaves are yellowish gambier. And requires certain processing to obtain the juice. Before it can be eaten. Hence, if you aspire to something. We have to wait for the process to achieve it.

By eating a bunch of betel nut and lime, is a symbol of hope for a man who is always humble and calm like betel. Fastidiously clean, sincere but aggressive like chalk.

Honest, heartfelt and sincere as nut trees. And if it means added gambier heart patient and steadfast like the gambier. All of which must be in blended as one that fits. Should really be mixed with the right to produce a delicious flavour.

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Spit Betel Work

To preserve the culture of eating betel and areca eating prohibition against rules. In Papua then some artists traditions and village communities in West Papua try to repeat the past painting technique. By using spit betel work.

These works are poured on the wall, bark, cloth, paper, and wood beams.

A sculpture artist from Papua Barat, Isaiah Major of Cultural Art Gallery Koranu Fyak, Raja Ampat. Also have tried using saliva nut to various forms of motive over bark, paper and palm leaves.

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Lanjar Jiwo, and artist from Sorong, together. With tribal communities in the mountains Tamrau Maybrat been incised spit betel nut. As a natural dye in Karwar homemade sculptures. While villagers Waifoi and Warimak, District Mayalibit Bay, Raja Ampat try spitting betel nut on paper and cloth.

As word of the ancestors in Papua “Menginang” contains a thousand meanings. If they know the meaning of life which would be close to perfect.

Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort also maintains the habit as respect to local culture.

Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort is located on an island filled. With various types of plants that grow providing a distinct advantage. For the manager of the resort to be easy to introduce foreign guests regarding the culture. Of chewing areca nut to show the types of plants that are used.

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Tribes in Raja Ampat Papua

Tribes In Raja Ampat Papua – Cultural communities can be classified based on the Raja Ampat islands. Spread across large and small islands around it. The classification is as follows:

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Waigeo Island

Waigeo and surrounding islands inhabited. By several tribes or sub-tribes are grouped into indigenous tribes and tribal settlers.

1. Tribe Wawiyai (Wauyai)

Wawiyai ethnic group is a group of tribes who inhabit the region north bay Kabui in South Waigeo. In the survey, it is found that this tribe inhabits only one village namely Kampung Wawiyai.

However, Wawiyai ethnic groups who have direct lineage. With the history of Wawiyai inhabits island Friwen. Called the Wawiyai Man mon.

2. Tribe Kawe

Kawe ethnic group is a group of natives who inhabit the region Waigeo west island Waigeo. The ethnic groups living in Kampung Salio, Selpele, Waisilip, and Bianci.

Kampung Selpele and Salio still the dominant area with Kawe rate. While Bianci and Waisilip already a heterogeneous village and population, while Kawe is very little.

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3. Tribe Laganyan

Laganyan ethnic groups is a native of the island Waigeo who inhabits three villages around the Gulf Mayalibit. Namely Kampung Araway, Lopintol and BeO.

4. Tribe Ambel (-Waren)

Waigeo Island area is for the customary tribal region of Ambel located in the east to the north and the north coast of the Gulf Mayalibit Waigeo Island. Villages, which are the residential area of ​​many tribes are Kabilol, Go, Waifoi.

Wairemak, Kalitoko, and Warsamdin (in the Gulf Mayalibit), Kabare and Kapadiri (in North Waigeo). Residents in the village at the mouth of the Gulf Warsamdin Mayalibit and Kampung Kabaré in North Waigeo has been mixed with a population of Biak tribe.

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5. Tribe Biak

Tribes In Raja Ampat Papua. Biak tribal population is a population that migrated to Raja Ampat Islands and Noemfoor of Biak Island. In the Gulf of Paradise (Gulf Geelvink), east of the Raja Ampat Islands.

They migrated in some period of time in the history, starting from hongi shipping and payment of tribute to the Sultan of Tidore / Ternate.

Migration is expected to occur in the latter years of the end of the Dutch government (circa the 1950s). Biak tribal population, in general. Inhabit coastal areas and islands. In Waigeo, ie all Ayau Islands (Kampung Dorekar, Yenkawir, Meosbekwan, Rutum and Reni).

North Waigeo (Kampung Rauki, Bonsayor, Kabare, Andei, Asukweri, Boni, Warwanai , and Mnier). East Waigeo (Kampung Puper, Yenbekaki, Urbinasopen, Yensner).

South Waigeo (Kampung Saonek, Saporkren, Yenbeser, Yenwaupnor, Sawingrai, Kapiksawar. Yenbuba, Yenbekwan, Sawandarek, Kurkapa, Arborek, Kabui).

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In the region of West Waigeo, Biak tribal population inhabit villages like, Bianci, Mutus, Meos Manggara. Manyaifun, Safkabu and Fam in Kep Fam. Also, Biak tribe spread to Gag Island. Biak tribal group is further divided. Into several sub-tribes, the Biak Beteu (Beser), Biak Wardo and Biak USBA.

1. Other Tribes

Other ethnic groups that historically have a relationship. With Raja Ampat is a tribal group Tidore, Ternate, Seram and other tribes in Kep Maluku. There is a group that migrated later, they are Bugis and Buton.

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2. Tribe Batanta

These ethnic groups are thought to be a native of the island of Batanta. Batanta tribes inhabit the southern region. Namely Kampung Wailebet Batanta Island and located in the Strait Yenanas Sagawin side by side to Salawati Island.

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3. Tribe Biak

The majority of the population in the north to the east of the island of Batanta is Biak tribe. The population of almost all the villages. in this region use Biak language. Villages are Yensawai, Arefi, Amdui and partly Yenanas. Biak tribal groups in this Batanta called Biak Kafdaron. Historically, the Biak Kafdaron is a group that migrated. To the island Batanta follow a trail ride legend Koreri (Mansar Manarmaker) from Biak Island to the west.

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4. Other tribes

Other ethnic groups who live on the island of Batanta derived from the big island of New Guinea and the Moluccas. But, the population is not much unless they are working. On snails company and government officials.

Salawati

1. Tribe Tepin

Tepin is the indigenous tribe who inhabits the north coast of Salawati. They inhabit the village Kalyam and Solol in Sagawin Strait. The language used is called Tepin language.

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2. Parts Fiat, Domu, Waili and Butlih

There are an indigenous tribal small group in Salawati. Which inhabit the area of Samate. Kapatlap, Kalobo and Sakabu. The language used is the language Tepin with dialect variations in each tribe. Nonetheless, every tribe call their language. According to their tribal name

3. Tribe Moi (Moi-Maya)

Moi tribal groups, often referred to as Maya or Moi Moi, inhabiting beach east Salawati predicted. To migrate from the great plains west Bird’s Head. Which is a tribal region Moi.

It is very likely due to the eastern region Salawati is dealing directly. With the plains of the Bird’s Head and is limited only. By the Strait of Sele. The language used is the language Moi.

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4. Other tribes

Other ethnic groups inhabiting Salawati are tribes such as ethnic immigrants Biak, Java, Ternate. Tidore, Tobelo, Seram, Bugis and Buton. They are scattered in villages in Salawati like Kalyam, Solol, Samate. Kapatlap, Kalobo and Sakabu.

Misool

1. Tribe Matbat

Matbat is an indigenous tribe in Misool Island, which was originally inhabited the mountainous area.

They are expected to go down. And make settlements in coastal areas. During the reign of the Netherlands (1940-1950).

Their livelihood is farming and gathering sago. But now there has been a shift in livelihood. They started to become fishermen although not as the main livelihood. Matbat ethnic groups can be found in the village of Salafen, Atkari, Lenmalas, Folley. Tomolol, Kapatcool, Aduwei, and Magey.

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2. Tribe Misool

Misool ethnic group is a group of tribes who migrated to Misool Island about 100 years ago. And is an ethnic group that has experienced ethnic mix so long. To form an ethnic community with its own identity.

The group is thought to originate from Waigeo Island, which by some experts called. By both the group and the Mayan language. But, they also have experience with a mixture of ethnic groups. Such as the Maluku Islands Seram, Tobelo, Tidore and Ternate.

It can be seen from the physical form of this tribal population. And also of the history of the tribe of Misool own. Matbat people call people from the tribe as Mat Lou Misool, which means ‘the beach’.

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The language used is called the language of Misool. Villages in Misool island are Waigama, Lilinta, Fafanlap. Gamta, Yellu, Harapan Jaya, Jaya Enterprises.

In general settlement, Misool rate slightly greater than Matbat tribal villages. And the population is also slightly more than the population of the township Matbat tribe.

3. Tribe Biga

Biga tribe is a group of tribes from Waigeo who migrated to Misool Island. These ethnic groups inhabit the village of Biga on the banks of the Biga, which means ‘place of sago’.

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4. Tribe Biak

Biak tribe who inhabit several villages on the island of Biak Misool. Is the rate of sub-tribe of Biak Beteu (Beser). They inhabit the village of Rat Island, Solal, Wejim and Satukurano.

5. Other tribes

Other tribes who inhabit the islands of Misool are migrants from Seram, Tobelo, Ternate and Tidore. In addition, newcomers on the island is a resident. Of Buton, Bugis, Ambon, Java, and others.

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Kofiau Island

Kofiau District which consists of several islands is generally inhabited by residents of Biak tribe, sub-tribe Biak Beteu (Beser). These tribes inhabit the village of Deer, Dibalal and Tolobi. – Tribes In Raja Ampat Papua.

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Culture And Languages Raja Ampat

Culture And Languages Raja Ampat – Language and culture are two integral elements, which can not be separated from the life of every person. Everyone, inevitably, was born in an environment of a particular language and culture. It is the same condition existing in Raja Ampat.

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Every tribe in Raja Ampat tends to express their ethnic identity and language in accordance with the names of the ethnic groups.

One example, every ethnic group tries to mention the language used by the tribal name. Although on the other hand, they claim that the language they use is also used in other villages or in other islands. This phenomenon is common.

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Each tribe has always tried to identify their existence to other groups. So, that their identity is also recognized and appreciated by other groups.

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Tribal Groups

Tribal groups in Raja Ampat also always call their territories according to their own language. In Raja Ampat was found that a place, be it mountain, headlands, bays, islands and others. Have different names depending on the ethnic groups living in the surrounding areas. One example is the naming of the islands in the region Waigeo.

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The name is written in the map and also used today by society in this region, derived from Biak language.

However, the natives as Wawiyai people who have customary rights in the region of South Waigeo. Calling the islands with its own name according to their language.

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In Raja Ampat the situation is very interesting, look at the language and culture around the Gulf Mayalibit, Misool and Friwen Island.

The inside of the Gulf Mayalibit inhabited by two ethnic groups namely Laganyan tribe in western. And eastern Ambel tribes to the north.

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Laganyan people living in three villages namely Araway, BeO and Lopintol. While Ambel people inhabit villages like Kabilol, Go, Waifoi, Wairemak, Kalitoko and Warsamdin.

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These two tribes are linguistically and anthropologically different. Even though they are geographically village not too far from each other.

But this is a three villages Laganyan Islamic village. Here there has been a cultural mix between Laganyan culture and Islam. Especially regarding the values, norms, and habits of life.

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Ambel Ethnic Groups

While Ambel ethnic groups are adherents of Christianity. Christian teaching has influenced the cultural elements Ambel especially mindset, values ​​and norms and habits. The same thing happened in Misool.

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The whole village Matbat rate still shows the characteristics of the original settlement of Papua as seen in Kampung Magey and Aduwei. While the majority of township Misool have characterized the settlement rate similar. To the characteristics of the township outside Papua, as in the Moluccas and Sulawesi.

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All the people of the tribe Misool are Muslim and has long left the majority. Of indigenous and tribal customs. While the majority of Matbat is Christian and still maintain their customs.

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As already described, the language used by both adherents. Of different cultures, different also. All the people of the tribe Misool are using Misool language, and all the people Matbat are using Matbat language.

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Archipelago

Raja Ampat is actually an archipelago, since Raja Ampat is composed of 640 islands. Matbat population, on the other hand, can use Misool language. To communicate with their neighbours. But, people can not use language Misool Matbat.

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Biga people of the tribe also characterize patterns of settlement. Livelihood and other lifestyle habits are the same as those Matbat, which is similar to the culture of Papua.

Nonetheless, culture and Matbat Biga different in many respects. The second language is also very different tribes.

Community groups that inhabit the island Friwen, as already described. Is an example of a situation in which the dominant culture, in this case, the culture of Biak. Affecting minority culture, culture Wawiyai.

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Friwen population is Wawiyai rate of descent Wawiyai Man mon. They have undergone a change in culture and language. So that, their culture is now dominated by the culture and language of Biak.

These things happen in addition to the history of the tribe who are in Friwen Wawiyai. As well as economic factors and social.

Which becomes very interesting is the village of Friwen is not too far from the village Wawiyai. The only village in the northern Gulf Wawiyai Kabui and is the origin. Of the village Wawiyai Friwen.

But the people in the village Wawiyai still use the language fluently. And maintain their culture very well.

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Many Languages in Raja Ampat

Many Languages In Raja Ampat – Raja Ampat region is a region that is very unique. With a series of islands large. And small, which greatly affects. Both the state of the language and its speakers.

As well as the cultural. And the social system that is embraced. By the people in this region.

In addition, this region is a border region. Between groups of languages ​​and cultures in the west. Namely the language and culture in the Moluccas. And groups of languages ​​and cultures in Papua.

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With the geographical conditions, which is an archipelago. And the most western part of the circuit island big island. Of New Guinea, Raja Ampat Islands into areas that are anthropological. And linguistics is an area that gets the title. Of diversity (an area of ​​diversity).

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This diversity is very precise term used. To describe the situation of culture and language is a blend. Of cultures and native languages ​​Raja Ampat. With cultural and language brought by immigrants.

Both from other regions of Papua and outside Papua.

This mix of cultures and languages ​​has happened since centuries ago.

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Languages ​​deployment in Raja Ampat

From the survey conducted. Raja Ampat languages ​​can be grouped as follows:

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Language Maya

That the language used by the tribal community Wawiyai (Gulf Kabui). Tribal Laganyan (Kampung Araway, BeO and Lopintol) and tribal Kawe (Kampung Selpele, Salio, Bianci and Waisilip).

They use a language that consists of several dialects. Namely dialect Wawiyai, Laganyan, and Kawe.

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Language Ambel (-Waren)

That the language used by the inhabitants . Of several villages in the eastern Gulf of Mayalibit. Such as Warsamdin, Kalitoko, Wairemak, Waifoi. Go, and Kabilol, and Kabaré and Kapadiri in North Waigeo.

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Language Batanta

The language used by the people who inhabit the south Island Batanta. Namely residents of Kampung Wailebet and Kampung Yenanas.

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Language Tepin

The language used by the population in north eastwards Salawati, namely residents in Kampung Kalyam, Solol. Kapatlap, and Samate, with several dialects. Namely, dialect Kalyam Solol, Kapatlap and Samate.

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Language Moi

This language is the language used by the residents in Kampung Kalobo, Sakabu, and partly Kampung Samate. Moi language used in Salawati Moi is a dialect derived.

From the mainland west the Bird’s Head. Which is directly adjacent to the Strait of Sele.

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Language Matbat

Matbat term is the name given to identify resident and native language Misool Island. The original person called the Matbat Misool and their language is called the language Matbat.

Residents who are native speakers of this Matbat spread in Kampung Salafen, Lenmalas, Atkari, Folley, Tomolol. Kapatcool, Aduwei, and Magey.

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Language Misool

This title is given by the population speaking Misool Misool own. This Misool language is different from the language Matbat. People who use this Misool language. Called as Matlou by the Matbat, which means the beach.

People who use the language Misool. Generally Muslim, scattered in Kampung Waigama, Fafanlap, Gamta. Lilinta, Yelu, Business Jaya, and Harapan Jaya. This language is also used by some Muslim villages. In Salawati like Sailolo of Muslim villages, and Samate.

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Language Biga

This language is one of the languages. Of migration that is in the southeast of the island of Misool. Which is used by the inhabitants of the village. On the banks of the River Biga Biga (South East Misool District).

Population and language are expected. To migrate from Waigeo Island. From Kampung Kabilol, speaking Ambel. Researchers need to conduct further research. To determine whether the language has similarities. With language Biga Ambel.

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Biak language

Biak language in Raja Ampat is a language that is migrating. From the island of Biak and Noemfoor together. With the spread of Biak to Raja Ampat. Biak language is divided into several dialects.

Namely Biak Beteu (Beser), Biak Wardo, Biak USBA, Biak Kafdaron, and Biak Noemfoor.

Other Languages

With the current population migration. From the Maluku Islands and other western regions. Then there are also several languages ​​spoken. By migrants in Raja Ampat as the language of Ternate, Seram. Tobelo, Bugis, Buton, and Java.

These languages ​​are minority languages ​. Because speakers are not too much.

Lingua Franca in Raja Ampat

History shows that the Raja Ampat Biak and Malay language. Has long been used as a language. Of everyday communication among tribes in Raja Ampat.

Especially in the northern part of the Raja Ampat. Use of Biak language as the language. Of everyday communication (lingua franca) in this region is supported.

By the spread rate and Biak language dominant. In coastal areas and islands of Waigeo Island in the north. To Salawati and Kofiau in the south.

While Malay Papua is the most common communication language. Used in everyday activities in the Raja Ampat.

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In the history of civilization. In Raja Ampat, Papua Malay language plays a role. Not only as of the language of instruction used at any time.

But also to strengthen the relationship. Between all ethnic groups. As well as the language of communication. With other ethnic groups in the region outside the Raja Ampat.

Until now the language is still used as a lingua franca. Though Malay Papua very dominant compared to the Biak language.

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Doberai Private Island located off the northwest tip of Bird’s Head Peninsula. On the island of New Guinea, in Indonesia’s West Papua province. Raja Ampat, or the four Kings. Is an archipelago comprising over 1,500 small islands, cays, and shoals. Surrounding the four main islands of Misool, Salawati, Batanta, and Waigeo, & the smaller island of Kofiau.

The name of Raja Ampat, comes from local mythology. That tells about a woman who finds seven eggs. Four of the seven eggs hatch and become kings. That occupy four of Raja Ampat biggest islands whilst the other 3 become a ghost, a woman & a stone.

Raja Ampat Regency is a new regency. Which separated from Sorong Regency. In 2004. It encompasses more than 40,000 km² of land and sea. Which also contains Cenderawasih Bay, the largest marine national park in Indonesia.

It’s a part of the newly named West Papua (province) of Indonesia which was formerly Irian Jaya. The islands are the most northern pieces. Of land in the Australian continent.

Although accessing Raja Ampat’s islands isn’t that difficult. It takes some time. It takes four hours flight from Jakarta. The capital city of Indonesia to Sorong. Then. taking the boat to reach the islands is necessary.

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 Period No Fishing in Raja Ampat

Period No Fishing in Raja Ampat – Raja Ampat, is a very popular name for National and International tourists nowadays. Raja Ampat is so alluring to the extent it is able to steal the attention of many people.

Paradise of marine tourism, especially for divers is a nickname for Raja Ampat.

We need to know in addition to the beauty of the natural marine life in Raja Ampat. Raja Ampat has a tradition for generations carried out by tribes living in the Raja Ampat Islands.

This tradition can be said a major impact on the aquatic ecosystem in Raja Ampat.\

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Matbat Tribes

Matbat tribes are tribes in Raja Ampat Islands that can be encountered in Kampung Magey, Lenmalas village, Kampung Salafen, Atkari village, Kampung Folley, Tomolol village, Kampung Kapatcool and Kampung Aduwei.

Besides Tribe Matbat we also can find other tribes.

In Salawati island for example, there are Moi Tribe (Moi-Maya), Fiat Tribe, Tepin Tribe, Waili Tribe, Domu Tribe, and Butlih Tribe. In Waigeo Island there are Laganyan, Waiyai Tribe, Kawe Tribe, Ambel Tribe, Biak Tribe, and other tribes such as the Bugis and Buton.

Period No Fisihing In Raja Ampat. They are tribes who live in Raja Ampat Islands making a deal to preserve the marine environment.

In modern world now-days, environmental issues become official conversation and a serious problem for the world. But tribes in Raja Ampat have been reacting from long time ago. Because nature blesses them then they should also take care her.

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Sasi or Samsom

There is a sort of an agreement in the form of local customs was known by the term Sasi or Samsom. Literally Samsom in Matbat Tribe language means a ban.

Samsom tradition is a joint rule that prohibits people in one region within a particular time to do fishing. Samsom ritual held once a year during the period of six to seven months.

This Samsom ritual led by community leaders called Mirinyo.

Period No Fisihing In Raja Ampat. Implementation of ceremonies at the start when a Mirinyo chant addressed to the marine guard. Matbat tribes believe that the marine guard that gives fertility to the sea creatures so that the result will be abundant

Mantras recited at sunrise, Mirinyo standing in front of the village and overlooks the ocean and then stick the sign ban called Gasamsom. Signs prohibiting such as stem with leaves of laurel in the barbershop.

Branches and branches left intact to hang Sababete offerings such as cigarettes, betel nut, tobacco, and strip2 red colored cloth. Mirinyo also plug two Gasamsom at the ends of the village and all of them overlooking the sea.

While that prohibition applies and any natives or immigrants forbidden to take marine products until Sasi or Samsom completed.

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And what happens for some one who breaks the rules?

Before he was awarded a penalty in the form of whip and stocks, but now replaced by social jobs which are beneficial for society.

Period No Fisihing In Raja Ampat. In the tradition of Samsom, they don’t need supervision done by official government, since this is the responsibility of all citizens. Any citizens who see the violation shall report to the indigenous leaders.

They believe when the time comes, will be marked by natural changes like the wind is no longer blowing hard, and then Samsom declared opened or finished.

The timing of the end of Samson is in the morning before sunrise and all citizens facing the sea.

Custom head called the king, utters mantras to the guards, the sea dwellers, as well as deceased ancestors.

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Mantras

The mantras contain express gratitude for protection during Samsom, thanks for fertility, as well as a request that the residents of the village not affected as long as they only collect seafood.

Then Mirinyo blows Skin Triton (a type of clamshells) out loud as a sign Samsom period has ended.

On the first day of the opening Samsom residents who are still healthy and strong, men, women, children descend to the sea, they take the results of such marine shellfish, fish, and other marine creatures.

In taking sea creatures, they also have rules like in the first day they are not allowed to take more than the limit specified waters of the coast.

On the second day residents can take seafood in the next zone, which is a bit far from the coast. And on the third day, the citizens should take the results of the sea in distant waters.

Matbat tribe is very concerned with the preservation of the marine environment, in fact their main livelihood is farming and look for sago.

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Samsom Tradition

Samsom tradition can be explained that Matbat Tribe has long-term outlook for uncertain climate change. For that they should be able to live in two worlds, as farmers and sailors as well.

It is a magical islands where the tribes are able to absorb modern knowledge systems, and at the same time also able to maintain a fast local customs or traditions.

That’s where changes occur without having to leave their identity.

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Traditional Nature Conservation System

This traditional nature conservation system, called Sasi or Samsom, has contributed greatly to the preservation of nature in coral triangle at the heart of the wealth of the world’s reefs in Raja Ampat.

With this tradition the existence of populations of marine life can be maintained and preserved.

Local culture and knowledge of small villages in Raja Ampat Islands is worthwhile to be preserved.

Tribe Matbay with nature conservation system brings the preservation of marine environment. Now Biak Tribe brings a tradition for generations inherited from their ancestors, by pouring in every motion of their life in a song and feast.

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Biak Tribal

Biak tribal believes that the center of life is party and song they call it Munara or Wor Biak. If some one is invited to take part in the festivities, dancing, and singing, he should come.

The presence of an invitee in a Wor shows concern for others, strengthens unity, and also to feel what others feel.

The party is divided into two parts, Wor Sraw which means a small party, and Munara or Wor Veyeren means a big party. Munara or Wor word implies a party.

There are 18 small party or Wor Sraw in Biak Tribe and 11 great party Munara or Wor Veyeren.

“Munara Isha vave Oser er mnu kako”. The spirit of togetherness, compassion, and a sense of belonging to the village shows that the estuary or Wor Biak is a way or a local wisdom Biak Tribe to answer all the obstacles in life.

That is why people believe Biak acts upon Wor ceremony will bring fortune and a blessing for the family and the surrounding community. If the system does not live the life and activity of Biak be paralyzed.

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Tomu Village

A small village stands on the edge of creeks Gonggo, that is Tomu village, one of the tribes living in the area of Sebyar Bintuni. The village is located in the northern part of the District of Aranday, Manokwari District. To reach the village one must take a boat in about 30 minutes.

According to the story from Sebyar Tribe, there is Mount Prophet, a sacred mountain. One day there was a flood spreading massively to their ​​forest and swamp.

Everybody fled by using a bamboo raft to find a new place. In their search, the ancestor of Sebyar Tribe from Kosepa Clan met Nawarisa Clan who invited them to open new fields.

This is the meaning of Tomu village, which is a meeting place.

There are about seven clan or tribe who live in the village Sebyar Tomu, namely Kosepa, Kaitam, Efum, Gegetu, Nawarisa, Henna, and Kinder. Seven clans are included in the sub-tribe Dambad.

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Kembran Tribe

While there are 18 clans of Kembran Tribe they are: Tabyar, Urbon, Prophet, Iribaram, Bauw. Each clan has and recognizes their respective Land Rights.

If somebody is not the owner of the land, and taking sago in it, he shall notify the owner of the clan. If not he will be in customary law. However, there remains the woods along that can be used by the entire clan.

In Tomu each clan works together while taking sago, ceremonies, as well as taking care of the dead and make fishing groups and cooperatives.

Likewise, when one of the family members who will be first requests a wedding, this cooperation will be more visible.

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Kombay Tribe

Kombay Tribe inhabits jungle of Papua in the area Citak Mitak, Mappi which is the border Yahukimo, Jaya Wijaya District, and the District Digoel.

Both Tribes are touted as the last in the stone age tribes that still exist in the world. But it does not mean that the tribe Kombay-Koroway doesn’t interact with the outside world.

Many of them have built new settlements in Yaniruma, on the banks of the River Becking, Mu and Basma. There are also living in Mabul, riverside Eiladen and Khaiflambolup.

The Tribe still lives in the jungle. This now becomes a destination for tourists who want to learn to live to be one with nature. Small township Kombay – Koroway is not like Kampung.

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Dania Tribe

The Tribe, Dania is known as Asmat. They built a unique treehouse with a height of 10-30 meters from the ground.

The reason they build tree houses is to avoid the beast, and also attacks from other tribes formerly. This house was built with an array of wood with rattan ties, and walls with bamboo slats also bark.

And the roof of their house using sago leaves. To climb there is ladder straight upright made from logs.

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Caterpillar Sago party

At any given time the community gathers for a party named caterpillar Sago party. This feast serves to tie their brotherhood. This festival also serves to know the family tree and its offspring.

Party is done in a longhouse. In this house they utter gratitude to God they believe that is Refaru God.

The party is conducted for every 5 – 10 years and last overnight. This party is an important event for the Tribe Kombay-Koroway. The party begins by toppling Sago trees.

Then smeared with lard and bird on a tree root. While working they are singing and reciting mantras.

After approximately six weeks later it is the time to harvest. Sago worms as big as the thumb is collected and taken home, sago wrapped in leaves and tied with rattan.

At home, sago are wrapped and tied to the centre pole that stood in the middle of the party room.

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Sacrificial Fire

It is no less important in the sago party is the sacrificial fire. The fire is ignited by a man of the family feast. This person is called “fireguard” since it was first turned on the fire and should not be extinguished.

Fire is placed in the furnace in the house long, its position right next to the centre pole.

Only the keeper of the flame to be entered into, the success of Sago Worm Party lies in this important person.

When attending a party-koroway kombay decorate themselves with various accessories, necklaces, earrings made of animal feeding stuffs.

After eating sago together, they also make food from sago for their pork, tubers and other plants that become the food of the kombay-koroway tribe. The party was held in order to guarantee survival rate.

Far from disruption and disaster, in addition as a momentum returns the spirit of life.

For every tribe in Papua, land is always related to the environment in which they live. They set the time, area, and how the natural process set out in their customary governance.

In addition, they also see the interaction among groups and people outside the group. Not only in a ceremony, but in daily life.

Those who embrace and uphold the teachings of the ancestors believe fully that the universe needs to be maintained. As a gift and a trustee of the creator. In the end, the prevailing culture system formed Papuans’ identity. – Period No Fishing In Raja Ampat.

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Clothes and Arts Raja Ampat – Raja Ampat cultural and arts in the field of handicrafts is significantly diverse. We can recognize the characteristic of native handicrafts of Raja Ampat from the colour and motif.

The common colour used is the mixture of colours with high contrast such as dark red, dark yellow, light green and light blue.

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Ornaments motif that is often used in sculpture, carving and batik Raja Ampat is a special motif typical of Papua.

Of the various types of handicrafts in Raja Ampat, there are two types of craft that are in demand by both foreign and local tourists, namely:

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Woven Hats typical from Arborek Village

This hat is made of woven material. This rounded hat and often used by women to protect the face and body from sunlight during a trip to the beach.

Making this hat is originally spearheaded by an old indigenous person from Arborek Island. The hat now becomes a typical hat from Raja Ampat and becomes handicrafts from Raja Ampat produced in groups by mothers in Arborek Island.

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Batik Papua

Other crafts are much in demand by tourists who come to Raja Ampat is Batik Papua. In contrast with batik motifs and colours from java that often uses natural colours and dark, batik Papua highly desirable because it uses motifs and bright colours typical of the coast.

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Batik with bright colours is highly recommended to use when you travel on the beach because it will add to the local ethnic element in your holiday photos.

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In addition to the two above-mentioned types of craft, Raja Ampat Regency Government is now in full swing promoting other peoples handicrafts from Raja Ampat archipelago as one tourist attraction in Raja Ampat.

Other types of handicrafts produced by the inhabitants of Raja Ampat are sculpture and craft accessories made from precious stones, roots and metals.

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Raja Ampat

Raja Ampat is part of the province of West Papua on the island of Papua, it is rich of a variety of cultural arts and music, dance and crafts typical of Papua are very exotic.

Each tribe scattered in the Raja Ampat islands generally has a dance and traditionally practices themselves.

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General characteristics of the dance and music of Raja Ampat is a dance movement that generally shown with a vibrant and accompanied by percussion instruments typical Papua named Tifa, gong (mambokon) and drums (bakulu).

In addition to percussion instruments, stringed instruments such as guitars and wind instruments such as flutes and wind instruments of seashells are also often used to accompany the dance.

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Dance

Some examples of dances that are often displayed in various ceremonies and reception are the Wor dance, Main Moun, Batpo Dance, dance and art Flute Tambour Yako.

Female dancer costumes used in a variety of typical dances from Raja Ampat usually use a mix of bright colours with high contrast such as red, dark yellow, light green and light blue.

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As for the male dancer costume generally is shirtless at the top and to cover the waist down normally use Papua typical costume that lives in coastal area is clothing from coir materials (fibers), woven coconut leaves or feathers and animal skins depending on the type of dance sung.

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There are also men who perform using typical genitalia cover called koteka.

Papua male and female dancers will perform completely with accessories and makeup distinctive and exotic that can only be encountered in the traditional art of the island of Papua.

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Typical songs of Raja Ampat, Papua generally rhythmic carefree but like to have some kind of allure that washed away when we enjoy it. Generally, the songs sung with a mix of Papua vocals sound more than one person.

It is wonderful to enjoy a sing is typical of Papua on the beach while relaxing or to accompany your trip in Raja Ampat.

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Koteka

Koteka is clothing to cover male genitalia in the culture of the majority indigenous population of New Guinea. Penis sheath made of leather gourds, Lagenaria siceraria. Content and old pumpkin seeds removed and dried skin.

Literally, this word means “clothing”, derived from the language of one of the tribes in Paniai. Most tribes call Holim Jayawijaya mountains or Horim.

Not as common assumption, the size and shape of the penis sheath is not related to the status of the wearer. The size is usually related to user activity, going to work or ceremony.

Many tribes there may be identified by the way they use the penis sheath. Short penis sheath used at work, and the length of the ornaments used in traditional ceremonies.

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However, each tribe has a different form of penis sheath. Yali people, for example, like the shape of a pumpkin that long. While the Tiom usually wears two pumpkins.

Over time, more and less popular penis sheath worn every day. Koteka is prohibited to be worn in public transport and schools. If anything, penis sheath only for sale as souvenirs.

In mountainous regions, such as Wamena, penis sheath is used. To take pictures with the wearer, tourists should spend several hundred thousand dollars. – Clothes and Arts Raja Ampat.

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Unique Traditions In Raja Ampat

Unique Traditions In Raja Ampat – BAKAR BATU (FUEL STONES)

Tradition Bakar Batu – One of the oldest cultural traditions in Papua, fuel stones, can be regarded as a symbol of gratitude and fraternity. But in certain areas fuel stones usually performed in a ceremonial procession of death.

Tradition Bakar Batu (fuel stones) is a way to use by people in Papua, to cook several types of food (yam, cassava, Pig meat and vegetables) on a rock that has been heated.

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There are a certain technic and steps to heat the stones such as: setting up a hole to prepare firewood and stones, along with foods that will be cooked. Once the holes are dug, the stones that have been collected are arranged by size.

The large stone is placed at the bottom, and at the top will be arranged firewood.

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The next layer of firewood will be coated again with smaller stones. Then the combustion process is carried out to heat the stones. After the stone gets hot, then the food that has been prepared in such a way arranged above the stone.

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Then after all the foods are cooked, all the participant will eat together as a party or ceremony of something.

The tradition of fuel stones has some title or name that is different for each region, but usually known as Barapen.

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CUT FINGER

There are many ways to show a sense of sorrow when one member of a family passes away. However, for Dani tribe, inhabiting the Baliem Valley in Papua, sadness and grief are manifested by cutting a finger.

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If there is a family member such as a husband or wife, father, mother, son and brother pass away.

That must done tradition, according to them, is a symbol of the very deep sadness of having lost of one member in the family.

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Furthermore, cutting finger anyway is meant to prevent re-catastrophe that caused death in the family.

Technically tradition of cutting a finger is done with a variety of ways, ranging from the use of sharp objects such as knives, axes, or machetes.

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Another way is by biting her knuckles to break up, tied with a rope so that the blood flow stops and knuckles be dead then newly made cutting a finger.

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TRADITION ARAREM, BIAK TRIBE

Another unique tradition in Papua is Ararem, the procession of bringing dowry by Biak tribe. In this procession, dowry will be delivered on foot, accompanied by singing and dancing.

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Interestingly, the tradition Ararem is done by carrying and waving the red and white flag, the country flag. There are no references that can explain why this tradition flag is used.

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The uniqueness of tribal traditions in Papua by Biak in bringing a dowry with pageantry. And carry the flag of the country, most likely the only one in Indonesia and is not done. By other tribes outside Papua.

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TRADITION TATTOOS

During this time people just think that the tattoo tradition in Indonesia, is only done by the Dayaks in Kalimantan. But in Papua, there is apparently a body tattooing tradition. Which has been running for generations.

Some tribes are usually adorning their body with tattoos are Moi and Meyakh tribe in West Papua.

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Tattoo motifs affixed to the body of the tribes. In Papua have different and specific characteristics. These tattoos usually have geometric patterns. Or stripes and dots circular triangular cone, or tridiagonal are aligned.

Tools and materials used in the making of tattoo in Papua also have a unique. Including the use of thorn trees sago or fish bones. And soak the ink into a mixture of fine charcoal and olive tree sap.

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Generally tattoo done on the chest, cheeks, eyelids. Calves, hips, back, and also in parts of the hand.

Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort comes across with many Raja Ampat people who originated from those regions above. And still practising the traditions in Raja Ampat.

Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort often times brought guests. To the community who performed the tradition as a unique attraction.

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Trekking in Piaynemo Raja Ampat

Trekking in Piaynemo Raja Ampat – Raja Ampat is famous for its coral islands, one of which is Piaynemo. This is where you can see the coral islands with various sizes available in a wide area. The water is clear blue and the scenery is amazing! Communities around Piaynemo call it a ‘Small Wayag’.

This is because the view from the top of the rocky cliffs, is like a group of islands in Wayag, but in a mini size.

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From the capital of Raja Ampat, Waisai, trips to Piaynemo can be reached within 2 hours away by speed boat. During the trip to Piaynemo, it is like an infinite endless blue ocean.

Several times we could see silhouette green hilly island, virgin forests, and birds swooping fly doing fish hunt.

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Cliffs

The hills above cliffs overgrown trees greeted us upon entering Piaynemo. Small coral islands here are generally uninhabited.

Cliffs that are still alive, continues to grow and the hills are getting higher every year, explained by our local people guide.

There are three commonly used pathway hill tracks here. Hill about 15 meters altitude in Tanjung Bintang, Bald Hill which is about 30 meters, and the highest 40 meters.

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Do not think there has been provided lane track for tourists. Wearing special shoes or boots of rubber tracks are closed will be very helpful and prevent injuries from slipping or scratched razor-sharp coral.

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Bring only the camera, or smartphone, and a bottle of water while climbing. Do not rush when to climb and descend. The view from the summit of the hills is amazing.

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Mount Halak

From Mount Halak, a traveller will understand why Piaynemo is called Small Wayag. The difference is, the group of coral islands in Wayag are larger and elongated.

While in Piaynemo, they are smaller coral islands and form a horizontal line.

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From the top of the hill in Cape star, surrounded sea islands formed like stars. From the top of the hill-tops, coloured coral turquoise lagoon base can still be seen.

Highly recommended tracks start here since eight in the morning to prevent overheating. Then you can relax in the lodge guard Piaynemo region.

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Among lush mangrove trees behind the cottage, there is a natural pond inhabited sardines. Storks did not hesitate to look for fish in front of the cottage. But prohibited fishing or take whatever it is!

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Piaynemo

Piaynemo is included as protected areas. Before leaving Piaynemo, the guide took us around the islands, sailing from lagoon to lagoon. Green calm water calling us to immediately jump into it.

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Some foreign tourists seem to enjoy snorkelling here. When the tour packages in Raja Ampat are spelt to be the most expensive in Indonesia, it is reasonable expenses incurred by tourists.

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Now how local government and communities in Raja Ampat can be effectively and transparently manage revenues from tourism, to maintain and preserve the natural resources on land and sea in order to remain sustainable, which means it will also bring prosperity.

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As a solo traveller, let us support and help the community and Raja Ampat in Papua to maintain and preserve its natural resources by not taking anything and do not leave any traces except memories in the form of photographs and memories.

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Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort

Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort almost every month brings guests to Piaynemo. Some tips to potential future guests of Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort who are interested. To prove the beauty of Piaynemo are come by the group between 4 – 6 person.

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This will reduce the cost of speedboat transportation, since the cost can be shared. On the way to Piaynemo, other destinations or activities could be done. Stop by in Hidden Bay, and doing snorkelling in Melissa Garden are highly recommended.

Raja Ampat Doberai Eco Resort welcomes future potential guests. To enjoy the breathtaking view of Piaynemo.

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