Alcohol-Free Wamena

In July, the town of Wamena gets quite chilly in the evenings. The cool air spreads across the Baliem Valley, gateway to the mountains of central Papua, with their snow-capped peaks. To many locals, it feels just right for a "warm" drink. But don't expect to get any alcoholic beverages here. "There's no drinking or selling of hard liquor here," said Dasilvira Lewotolok, a youth at a caf in a corner of the city. Similar comments were elicited elsewhere.

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