which means a stove/cauldron with three stones/legs. The majority of local ethnic groups are member of Mbaham Matta Wuh, who traditionally cook with cauldron which is balanced over three stones. The cauldron symbolizes life, while the three stones symbolizes the pronouns you, me, and they. Another saying to reflect this is “Ko, on, kno mi mbi du Qpona” which means you, me, and they are related. This form the basis for religious tolerance in the area as Fakfak is a majority Muslim area while also having a sizable Christian minority. Whatever the religion the people are still family. There is a monument symbolizing this philosophy located in the center of Fakfak to commemorate its multiculturalism and tolerance. Due to historically being under the control of Ternate but being located in West Papua, Fakfak is torn between being pro-Indonesian or supporting the Free Papua Movement. Tourism Fakfak has of white sand beaches, located approximately half an hour from the town. Nearby there are also rock paintings. It is served by the Fakfak Airport. References Bibliography Populated places in West Papua Regency seats of West Papua (province)