Papua's sacred forest for women only

In Papua, Indonesia, there is a mangrove forest that only women are allowed to enter. It’s a special place where generations of women have gathered clams and shared stories.

If men are found inside the forest, they are fined.

BBC Indonesia’s all-female crew was granted permission to enter.

Video produced by: Ayomi Amindoni, Yulika Anastasia & Alfonso Dimara

Edited by: Anindita Pradana & Kevin Kim

23 February 2022