Wamena, Nies World.tv – The Rasta Kribo Papuan community will hold its 10th Papua Reggae Festival in Wamena, Jayawijaya Regency. This event has received full support from the Nies World Foundation, based on a recommendation letter from the KORK Community.
The festival is part of an effort to encourage the development of music, arts, culture, and creativity among young people in the Papua Highlands. The event is scheduled to take place at Wio Silimo, Wamena's Cross Monument, on October 18–19, 2025.
The Papua Reggae Festival is a space for expression for reggae musicians and creative industry players in Papua. Now in its 10th year, the festival is expected to provide a platform for local musicians to showcase their work, strengthen networks, and introduce the potential of Papuan arts and culture to the wider community.
The Nies World Foundation's support for the 10th Papua Reggae Festival demonstrates its commitment to the development of the younger generation in Wamena and the Papua Highlands. Through arts and music activities, young people are expected to channel their talents positively, develop their creativity, and contribute to the revitalization of the creative economy ecosystem in the region.
Papuan Musicians and Bands Featured
Several Papuan music groups are scheduled to participate in the festival. Performers said to be participating include:
Buselek Band
Baliem Valley Roots
Wiwa Band
Meyom One Band
Barabib Band
Mosom Ndawe
Insos Ori
Acoustic Roots Apelaphi
Amoye Band
Melanesian Beat
Holim Brother Band
Dezig Roots
The festival will also feature Dave Solution Band as guest performers. Dave is known as a key figure in the arts and music world in Papua. He is often called King Dave Black Indonesia for his work in reggae music and local arts in the West New Guinea region of Papua, Indonesia.
Promoting Local Artists and Products
Nies World Foundation founder, Nies Tabuni, said that supporting the event is part of his commitment to promoting Papuan artists.
"We chose this event because we want to highlight Papuan artists. We are grateful for the participation of all the bands attending this event," said Nies Tabuni.
In addition to musical performances, the 10th Papua Reggae Festival will also involve small and medium enterprises (SMEs) from the Papua Highlands. Local products from Wamena will be given a platform to be introduced to the community and festival attendees.
The presence of MSMEs at the festival is expected to have an economic impact on the community, especially local businesses operating in the culinary, crafts, fashion, and other creative industries.
The Papua Reggae Festival is also expected to be a momentum to strengthen unity, togetherness, and a spirit of peace in the Papua Highlands. Reggae music carries a strong message of brotherhood, freedom of expression, and a harmonious social life.
With the support of the Nies World Foundation, the Rasta Kribo Papua Community, musicians, MSMEs, and the community, the 10th Papua Reggae Festival in Wamena is expected to be a lively event and benefit the development of the arts and creative economy in the Papua Highlands.
This festival also serves as proof that Wamena has great potential as a growing center for music, arts, culture, and creative industries in Highland Papua.
Editor: Admin
Source: Nies World Foundation