Dogiyai
Central Papua Province consists of several regions that have a very beautiful natural charm and unique and interesting cultural diversity. Dogiyai is a district in Central Papua province. The name "Dogiyai" is the name of one of the mountains in this district. Mount Dogiyai was chosen because it is on the border of the Kamu and Mapia regions. According to local customs, Dogiyai is also a poisonous arrow at the highest level compared to other types of arrows.
Dogiyai Regency was previously part of Nabire Regency but has now been expanded into its own district, namely Dogiyai Regency. The administrative center of Dogiyai Regency is in Kigamani or Kamu District. This district was formed because it is quite far from the capital, Nabire, and has quite difficult access because it is mountainous. Therefore, a new regency was formed in the southern part of Nabire to encourage improved government, development, and society services.
The Dogiyai area is still covered with lush forests, so the air is very cool and fresh. Apart from that, you can also find many tourist destinations in Dogiyai Regency. Dogiyai Regency is mostly inhabited by the Mee tribe, who live traditionally. However, in the center of Dogiyai Regency, there is already modern transportation and an economic system. Very different from other inland tribes in Papua. You can visit the residential areas of Dogiyai Regency to observe directly while learning their daily lives directly. You can also interact directly with the residents of Dogiyai Regency.
Coffee is a superior natural resource in Dogiyai Regency. Dogiyai coffee beans were planted starting in 1950 and introduced by Dutch preachers in Indonesia. This long history is a special story in Dogiyai culinary delights.
This coffee is included in the best coffee beans in Indonesia. It is said to be the best because it has a fragrant and delicious aroma like roasted peanuts. The processing goes through honey adding, washing, and natural processes so that it is included in the special class category. This coffee is included in the Arabica coffee type. Tourists who come to this district often come to try the taste of these coffee beans. And this could be an alternative souvenir from Kigamani.
The Trans Nabire – Dogiyai Road is a protocol road that connects Nabire Regency with its expansion regency, Dogiyai Regency. This road is often used as a transportation route for economic activities. Along the way, you can find views of hills and trees that decorate the edges of the road. If you get bored crossing this road, you can stop for a moment to take photos in a very beautiful background and enjoy the very cool natural atmosphere with very fresh air.
Green Valley is one of the recommended tourist destinations that you can visit in Dogiyai Regency. The Green Valley is in Kamu District, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province. In this Green Valley, you will be presented with a view of a verdant field covered with wild weeds.
Mee tribe
The Mee Tribe Village is one of the village tourism sites that you can visit while on holiday in Dogiyai. The Mee Tribe Village is located in Idakebo Village, North Kamu District, Dogiyai Regency, Central Papua Province. The Mee Tribe inhabits the entire Kamu region. This tribe still lives an ancient lifestyle, using Koteka as clothing and living in the Honai House. They survive by farming. Some of the plants they usually grow are bananas, tubers, and vegetables. The people of the village usually communicate in two languages as a lingua franca. The two languages are Bahasa Indonesia and the Mee language.
