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Sentani Lake Festival

One of the Cultural Attraction at Sentani Lake Festival (photo: @BarceRumkabu/Amazing Papua)

The Sentani Lake (photo: Aneka Wisata)

Sentani Lake Festival

IIf you happen to be here around June 19th, you should definitely take part in this festival. This annual celebration has been created in order to develop tourism in this area based on natural wisdom and local culture. There are three main events which will be depicted as cultural shows. At the edge of the lake, you can also enjoy Papua’s handicraft exhibition and take a tour around the area.

Cultural Tourism Destination

Sentani Lake Festival

Tourist Attractions in Papua

Papua

Batik Motifs

Tifa Papua

This motif was derived from traditional Papuan musical instruments,

Ukir Sentani

The Ukir motif is a batik motif that is inspired by various traditional Sentani wood carvings

Asmat Papua

The batik motif illustrates the Asmat’s sacred tribal motifs that are

Kamaro Timika

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