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The Indonesian government launched several initiatives to promote cultural diversity and creativity, including the "Indonesia 2021: Year of Culture" program. This program aimed to showcase the country's rich cultural heritage and promote tourism, with events and exhibitions held across the country.

The social issue here was not just about separatism, but about racism . Papuan students in Java and Surabaya reported increased racial profiling. In response, a cultural counter-movement grew: #PapuaUntukSemua (Papua for Everyone). Musicians like Papuan-born Rich Brian and poets like Saut Poltak Tambunan used their platforms to reframe Papuan identity not as "rebel," but as a diverse, rich culture often erased by mainstream Jakartan media. ceweksmusmamesumbugiltelanjang13jpg 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic continued to cast a long shadow over Indonesia in 2021. The country faced significant challenges in controlling the spread of the virus, with over 4 million reported cases and more than 140,000 deaths by the end of the year. The pandemic had a profound impact on Indonesia's economy, with widespread lockdowns, travel restrictions, and a decline in tourism. Papuan students in Java and Surabaya reported increased