Wamena Part VII

Jibama Market 

Jibama Market is located at visit JB Wenas, District of Wamena, Jayawijaya District, Papua Province, Indonesia. Visiting local markets while on vacation to a place can be a very memorable experience. This is because each market has different characteristics depending on the area where the market was located. Market Conditions Ngasem Yogyakarta and Semarang Karimata Market is different, although both are equally a bird market. That was the case in Jibama Market. 

 

Jibama market is the biggest market in the city of Wamena, the capital of Jayawijaya District, Papua Province. This market is a popular market sellers and buyers together around Baliem Valley. In this market of Wamena peddle native crops such as vegetables, fruits, and tobacco. They also peddle various kerajian like koteka, noken (Papua handbag hooked in the head), and yeraanggen (jewelry from pig tusks

 

The perpetrators of this market activity in almost all local residents Baliem Valley, the indigenous tribes of the interior of Papua. Very rarely found there were "settlers" who participated in the process of buying and selling. If there is, the numbers can be counted on the fingers. This is because the local population somewhat to close down and a little insecure in the presence of migrants. Immigrants who visit this place is normally never comes alone, but together with local residents and relatives who have long lived in Wamena.

 

The main commodities traded in this place is the vegetable and agricultural products. Vegetables are usually in a state that is still fresh. This is because these vegetables are picked early in the morning before the vendors go to market. In this market you can find the legendary fruit of Papua, the red fruit is efficacious as antiviral HIV.

 

The view is quite unique that almost never found in other markets that you normally visit is the presence of pork in the market. The pigs are free to roam around the market arena. Animals are regarded as the most precious treasure by the people of Papua are deliberately brought to market Jibama to sold. If you want to search for specific craft Papua as a souvenir for your relatives, you can also find it on Market Jibama. Various kinds of handicrafts such as noken, penis sheath, yeraanggen, chief crown made of beautiful feathers, arrows and bows, and other crafts, are all available in this market. If you want a simple, you can simply buy some typical perennial flower stalks Wamena, because Jibama Market as the center of the flower sales.

 

Perennial flower edelweiss flower is not as common in the mountains, but enduring interest that exists only in Wamena. Flowers have an attractive color. When viewed at a glance, looks like a perennial flower artificial flowers made of paper. But the real interest of this perennial is a native plant that grows in the Wamena region. This flower can survive for years as the overall interest in the Market edelweiss.Aktivitas Jibama very interesting indeed enshrined in the picture. However, you do not carelessly take pictures of people wearing penis gourds in this market. If you get caught taking them without permission, you will be "mugged" at a cost of at least Rp 20.000,00.

In addition, the market price discrimination Jibama also occur between local buyers and buyers entrants. Due to the location near the central market town of Wamena, you do not have to worry about accommodation and transportation problems. If you do not bring their own vehicle, do not worry. There has been a pedicab, bemo, or other public transportation that operates towards Jibama Market. For lodging and dining, there are many choices in Wamena hotels and restaurants. From here you can also continue the journey into the interior Baliem to enjoy the natural beauty and cultural richness.

If you've been in the city of Wamena, access to markets Jibama fairly easy. This market is just 2 miles from downtown, or about 15 minutes by rickshaw. You can also use bemo or other public transportation in Wamena.

 

Cuscus

 Fire Wood

RED FRUIT

Red fruit is a kind of traditional pieces from Papua. By society Wamena, Papua, this fruit is called kuansu. Pandanus conoideus Lam scientific name for Red fruit crops including plant families pandanan aceae with pandan-like pandanus trees, but plant height can reach 16 meters with its own branch-free stem height as high as 5-8 m, which strengthened the aerial roots of  on the lower trunk.
Oval-shaped fruit with leaves covered with fruit buds. Red Fruit own men reaching 55 cm long, 10-15 cm diameter, and weighs 2-3 kg. The color is maroon when mature bright, even though there are plants that bear fruit brown and yellowish brown.

For people in Wamena, Red Fruit presented for grilled food on the customary party rock. However, many of them use it as medicine. Traditionally, red fruit from ancient times has been consumed for generations because efficacious in curing many diseases such as preventing various eye diseases, intestinal worms, skin, and increase stamina.
This fruit is widely available in Jayapura, Manokwari, Nabire, and Wamena.

The Red Fruit juices contain lots of antioxidants (average content):

• Carotene (12,000 ppm)
• Beta-carotene (700 ppm)
• Tocopherol (11,000 ppm)

 

In some limited research conducted by I Made Budi direct treatment methods with Red Fruit, researchers revealed a very high success in treatment efforts carried out against several diseases.
1. AIDS
2. Cancer and Tumor
3. Stroke and Blood Pressure.
4. Uric Acid
5. Diabetes Mellitus (Diabetes)
6. Osteoporosis
7. Eye Disorders
8. Increase Passion and Fertility

 ANT NEST 

Ant nest is a plant that originated from Papua. Although the actual ant nest is not found only in Papua, but the diversity of ant nests on the island is indeed most high, up to 10 varieties. So that more in the know is an anthill of Papua.

 

Ant nests are found only in mainland Papua with different types of forest ants with ants in general. In the ant nest, the ants which contained saliva contains anti-bodies to prevent and treat various penbyakit that is often experienced by humans.