Indonesia always has amazing heavens on earth to offer. One of the pieces of heaven in Indonesia is called Jayawijya, located on Papua Island. Have you ever heard about this island?

Papua is known best for its natural wealth and beautiful landscape and scenery! Besides, the locals still keep their traditions even now. One of them is the Baliem Valley Festival.

Baliem Valley Festival is being held in Jayawijaya, specifically in Baliem Valley–the festival’s name is from this valley. It is also one of the oldest festivals ever. The valley is essential to locals who live there. Some origin ethnicities, such as Yali, Hubula, and Lani, still exist.

The ancestors created this festival as a gratitude expression to nature for the life it brought to the community. Before 1989, the valley was only for the ethnicities who lived around Baliem Valley. However, over the years after, tourists have been allowed to see and participate in this festival.

After being paused for about two years after COVID-19 spread, in 2023, Baliem Valley Festival is finally being held again. This festival is usually held in August, and the exact location has changed over the years because Baliem Valley consists of different districts.

It hasn’t been decided yet on the exact time and location of the festival this year. Although, they will be most likely to celebrate it around Baliem Valley. Are you interested enough to visit Papua and see it with your own eyes at the Baliem Valley Festival?

First, because Baliem Valley is located in Papua, specifically in Jayawijaya, you have to take a flight as the fastest transportation route. Start the flights to Papua from Soekarno Hatta International Airport (CGK).

Upon arriving in Papua, you will have another flight from Sentani to Jayawijaya. Yes, you will have a very long ride just to see the celebration but it will be worth your time and visit!

Are you ready to have a great holiday trip in Papua? Not only see the Baliem Valley Festival, but you can also create an itinerary and budget plan for Papua, as there are many things to do on this island!

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