Wardo's Animism


There are many things to consider if you want to visit this province located at the eastern tip of Indonesia. However, it is very important for foreign tourists to ensure that their passports are still valid, at least 6 months before the date of arrival. In addition, its position surrounded by the Pacific Ocean provides its own gift in terms of potential for coastal tourism.

Coral reefs & marine life are a special attraction for tourists such as on the islands of Rurbas & Padaido. Other tourist options that can be enjoyed are the Binsari Japanese cave, orchid & bird parks, and Warsa waterfall. This bay is flowed by the Warbon river with its cool water that 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 that reminds local residents of the origins 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 mangrove ecosystem in the coastal area of ​​O Ridek district reaches 714 ha spread across 3 villages, namely g.

RIM village orchid bird park, this 2 hectare park is used as a protected area located in RIM village, can be reached by motorized vehicles in just 30 minutes. Cenderawasih Museum, located on Sisingamangaraja street. The two locations are separated by the Sorendiweri Strait & connected by a 100 m long bridge.

The natural conditions of the sea on Rani & Porisa islands are very natural and beautiful so that if managed properly it will be a special attraction for tourists to the area. This district used to be called Yapen Waropen, but over time there were aspirations from the people of Yapen Waropen district who wanted the name of the district to be changed to Yapen Islands district. Some areas where birds of paradise are located include Sawendui, Barawai & Poom villages.

The potential for fairly good Nabire district tourism is marine, nature & cultural tourism. In Kwatisore, tourists can do marine tourism activities such as diving & snorkeling. Pepera & Jalan Merdeka in front of the regent's office.

Nusi Beach Island, this beach is located opposite Nusi Island. There are natural caves which are ancient relics, hot springs containing sulfur without salt content on Misowaar Island, underwater caves with a depth of 100 feet on Mangguar Cape. A number of relics from the 18th century can still be found in several places such as Wendesi, Wasior & Yomber.

Many Christians visit the church in Yende village, just to see the holy book published in 1898. The capital of this district is located in Botawa. The river is used as a connecting route between Urei Faisei village and the place of livelihood.

The direction of their movement is uncertain, but from information that they moved to the interior of the Mambramo River & some also moved towards the Wapoga River crossing the Van Rees mountains. Mapia dance is a new creative dance originating from Mapia Island. For example, traditional wooden statues depicting the ancestors of Biak Numfor and the tribes in Biak.

Karwar is a work of art of 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 the deceased can be summoned to provide important guidance, such as the harvest season, healing of diseases, etc.

The Biak people still have an ancient culture that revolves around animist beliefs, even these beliefs are more prominent through ritual ceremonies better known as munara / wor. The word wor already means traditional song & dance. If you visit Supiori, it is highly recommended to look for information related to the fanangki & barapen ritual cultural performances, because both rituals are purely passed down from ancestors as a form of gratitude to the creator and the identity of the Biak ethnic group.

Barapen is a combination of the words bara & panas. After the fanangki ritual is held, it is continued with the barapen ritual for 1 whole night, from sunset to sunrise. 

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