On Lake Sentani, village harbors hopes of sago-fueled growth
Sentani, March 4 -- Yoboi Village in Sentani Subdistrict, Jayapura District, Papua, lies on the edge of Lake Sentani, the second-largest lake in Indonesia after Lake Toba in North Sumatra, surrounded by a large sago forest.
The village is well-known on account of its unique setting: as it sits on Lake Sentani, it does not have any land area, unlike other villages. In addition, almost all homes in the village float on the lake, connected by a network of wooden bridges.
In recent years, Yoboi, which lies close to Papua New Guinea (PNG), has come to be known as a colorful village since almost all the bridges, houses, and public and private facilities in the village are painted in a patchwork of colors.
Given its uniqueness, Yoboi was regi...
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