Aimando's Animism


When they left the island, occasionally looking back, they saw Warmambo Island still visible above sea level. The name Numfor comes from the name of the island and the group of native inhabitants of Numfor Island. Just like the abilities of the Bugis tribe, they explore the oceans from the Maluku Islands, Sulawesi, Java, and the Malacca Peninsula.

They sell various commodities to several groups of Yapen Waropen islands, Wondama & Dore bays, Manokwari, Amberbaken, and extend to multiple waters of the archipelago. In this Padwa village, you can still find old graves in the gaps of the coral cliffs on the edge of the beach, skulls on the edge of the cliff, or in wooden boxes that are still neatly arranged. Administratively, the Padaido Islands include the Aimando Padaido district & the Padaido Islands.

The capital is located in this district, Botawa. Can be in the form of sasi, certain areas usually last 6 months / sasi for certain biota that last 1 year. This bay is surrounded by the Warbon River with its cool water so that it is attractive for people to bathe all day long which is the best natural bathing place with a fresh water taste.

Right at the mouth of the river, there is a large rock that has historical value, which reminds local residents of the origin of the current Korem village. Urfu Beach in Yendidori district during the Dutch colonial era, this beach was used as a natural bathing place. The fierce Pacific Ocean waves crashed into the rocks, causing high water sprays.

The mangrove ecosystem in the coastal area of ​​​​Oridek district reaches 714 ha spread across 3 villages, namely the village. Cenderawasih Museum, located on Jalan Sisingamangaraja. Mapia dance is a new creative dance originating from Mapia Island.

The two locations are separated by the Sorendiweri Strait & connected by a 100 m long bridge. The journey to Serui can be done by air or sea. Marine tourism is located in the Ambai Islands, Miosindi & Mawampi islands.

The potential for fairly good tourist attractions in Nabire Regency is marine, nature & cultural tourism. As for nature tourism, there are Mamae Lake, Turtle Waterfall, Fishing Pond in Kalisemen Wanggar Village, Kalibumi Dam in Bumiraya Wanggar Village & several mountain ranges for nature lovers. In Kwatisore, tourists can do marine tourism activities such as diving & snorkeling.

Meanwhile, for land routes, it can be reached by car in 2.5 hours. Nusi Beach Island, this beach is located opposite Nusi Island. There is a natural cave which is a relic of ancient times, a hot spring containing sulfur without salt content on Misowaar Island, and an underwater cave with a depth of 100 feet at Tanjung Mangguar.

Several relics from the 18th century can still be found in several places such as Wendesi, Wasior & Yomber. The large & compact mangrove forest area is located in the north. The river is used as a connecting route between Urei Faisei Village and the livelihood.

To be able to reach the livelihood in this case, the Sagu hamlet, transportation plays a very important role. Frans Kaisiepo, governor of West Irian from 1964 to 1973 & national hero of Indonesia. JR Mansoben, LIPI academic from Cendrawasih University.

Hans Wospakrik, lecturer at Bandung Institute of Technology. Marianette Octovina Wospakrik, physics researcher at Fermilab in Batavia, Illinois, United States. Frans Sisir, singer & participant in Asia's Got Talent 2019.

Nitya Krishanda Maheswari, badminton player & daughter of Panus Korwa. The person walks while eating betel nut and lime, a food that is the identity of the eastern nation. Karwar is a work of art by Biak ancestors, in the form of a wooden statue in the form of a human with a head larger than its body.

The Karwar statue functions as a symbol of the presence of the spirits of deceased ancestors. Through the intermediary of a shaman, the spirits of deceased people can be summoned to provide important guidance, such as during the harvest season, healing diseases, etc. The Biak people still have an ancient culture that revolves around animist beliefs, and these beliefs are even more prominent through ritual ceremonies, better known as munara / wor.

If you visit Supiori, it is highly recommended to look for information related to the cultural performances of the fanangki & barapen rituals, because both rituals are purely passed down from ancestors as a form of gratitude to the creator and as the identity of the Biak ethnic group. The Biak people still have an ancient culture that refers to local animist beliefs before the arrival of the gospel in Papua. Many Christians visit the church in Yende village, just to see the holy book published in 1898.

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