Monday, August 18, 2025

Festival Roon 2025

The local government and the peoples of Wondama regency is going to celebrate Festival Roon and the celebration of 100 years of Papua Civilization in Aitumieri hill of Wasior town. This cultural and art event will be conducted on 22 to 25 October 2025 in Yende village of Roon island from 22 to 24 October 2025 and in Miei village of Wasior town on 25 October 2025. 

Festival Roon 22-25 October 2025 in Yende village of Roon island and Wasior town  of Wondama Regency

How to get there?

Roon island is located in Wondama regency. To reach Yende village:

  • Visitors need to fly from their countries to Manokwari city.
  • After that the trip can be continued by fast passenger ferry from Anggrem harbor of Manokwari city to Yende village in Roon island of Wondama regency.
Fast Ferry Route from Manokwari to Yende village and then to Wasior town on Wondama regency

Natural Attractions
Wondama regency is an important destination for visitors who love marine life. Coral reef could be seen in along its coastal areas. There are hundreds of tropical islands that form karsts in this part of the National Park of Cendrawasih Bay. It is one of the Marine Protected Areas in West Papua with the highest marine biodiversity in the World. 
Cendrawasih Bay National Park
A beach in Purup Karst of Cendrawasih Bay National Park

coral reef in Wondama regency of West Papua
Coral reef in Wondama regency
Its tropical rainforest is the habitat of a lot of species birds, insects, reptiles, and mammals. Paradise birds that can be watched in Wondiboy mountains include Lesser Birds of Paradise, King Bird of Paradise, Magnificent Riflebird, Superb Bird of Paradise, Black Sicklebill, Magnificent Bird of Paradise, and Western Parotia.

Accommodation
There are a lot of homestays in Yende village during the Festival Roon 2025. There are hotels and lodges in Wasior town that are offered to visitors during the 22-25 October 2025.

Please, contact me (Charles Roring) by whatsapp: +6281332245180 or by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com.



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