Nature and humans always have way to give messages. They enter through phenomena and behaviors. At least, that's what I got when had opportunity to visit the island in the eastern tip of Indonesia, precisely in Manokwari and Pegunungan Arfak Regency, West Papua, last July. The different natural conditions and cultural characteristics of community made me learn about how to be a human. After arrival at Rendani Airport, the difference began to felt. The dry and hot air of coastal area is felt along with panorama of blue sky and fairly green trees. Understandably, Manokwari is located on the edge of sea, so it’s not surprising the airport where I landed is close to offshore. The characteristics of the coastal city turned into a green and full of trees with a fairly uphill road on my way to the hotel. It turns out, Manokwari is also a hilly area, even though it is close to the ocean. The view of the high seas move away and changed the view of the high mountains, became the first impression that I felt when visited this city. Differences apparently don’t only occur in natural conditions, the characteristics of community also have own characteristics, both in terms of race, ethnicity, religion, and so on. Thus affecting the physical form and behavior of the community. I feel that Papuan people have quite different characteristics from some Indonesian people. Actually, this also makes the general public stigma in most Papuans quite bad. However, my visit to Manokwari denied all. Since arriving, I was welcomed and treated well. There is no bad impression as most people say. They are friendly and try to make me comfortable. The first two days I spent exploring the city known as the City of the Gospel. I was introduced to a lot of cultures that developed in Manokwari. Development that goes with the growth of community culture adorns along the city. My friends say, they believe development is good, but don't forget our ancestors who also took care the people and the city. So that traditions and customs have long been maintained and life in harmony with progress. No wonder many cultural and religious ornaments adorn the corner of the city. The next day, I was invited to visit an indigenous community in Pegunungan Arfak. This place was one of the highest places in Papua, even Indonesia, with a height of approximately 4300 meters above sea level. The trip to the Arfak from Manokwari taken in six hours using an off-road car with very challenging terrain. Along the road since entering the mountains, the left side of road is a steep cliff and a ravine on its right side. The tiring journey can be relieved by warm reception from Arfak indigenous people led by the tribal chief. Starting with traditional reception, adult people wears traditional clothes, demonstrates dances and brings us together in the reception, then we are invited to wash our faces in a river. According to the local community, the river have a sarced, so that anyone who arrives required to wash their faces in order to get protection from their ancestors. I also try these traditions, with the intention of respecting the customs of the people, with different beliefs of course. That day we were introduced to many cultures that still held firmly by the community. The last three days, I spent visiting all the beaches in Manokwari. I was welcomed by the community. They enthusiastically introduced various natural and cultural potentials in Papua, visited Bakaro and Pasir Putih Beach to experience natural beauty of Manokwari, also visited Mansinam Island which is the sacred island of Manokwari community and Catholics. Seeing how nature and culture collaborate, shows that my visit to this city is full of lessons. An impressive six-day trip must end when I return to Bandung. The trip has two meaningful messages. First, Manokwari and Arfak teaches how humans must live together, even though they have vast differences. In addition, how to maintain a tradition that has survived is very important for a sustainable life. By promoting tradition, nature will protect humans and vice versa. Thank you Manokwari! Thank you Papua !!