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SOUTH SULAWESI TOURISM INFORMATION
Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes is a beautiful island, vast
territory ranging from 227 000 km2, approximately amounting to England &
Scotland. With a long and narrow peninsula, like the shape of orchid
flower, it makes this island has a long coastline and an offshore island
with stunning views and a very beautiful high plains.
Geographically known as the Makassar strait wallace border line that
divides the two kinds of flora and mortal separator western and eastern
Indonesia. In this place there are specific flora and fauna such as
black wood, pigs, deer and birds Maleo with unique features that have a
big egg.
This island has been inhabited by humans since 30,000 years ago, proven
through the signs found in the caves located near the rocky limestone
hill not far from the town of Maros, approximately 30 km southeast of
Makassar, capital of South Sulawesi province. There is the possibility
of an ancient civilization on the island is Walanae valley, an area
between Sopeng and Sengkang where ancient tool or appliance flakes found
around this area.
During the prosperous era will spice trade in the 15th century until the
19th, South Sulawesi, play an important role as a gateway Maluku
islands, the island that is rich in spices. Kingdom of Makassar and Bone
big as mentioned in the history of eastern Indonesia, has played an
important role.
Largest tribe inhabiting the south of Sulawesi: Bugis, Makassar, and
Toraja. Famous people from the three tribes are known as the heroic and
brave sailors before and after the war. With their tradisinal sailboat
sail a variety of sea in Indonesia, to northern Australia, some islands
in the Pacific Ocean and headed for Africa.
Toraja society known for its unique culture. It can be seen especially
in the funeral ceremony, traditional houses with gambrel roof form with
a beautifully carved and natural color.
Geographically, the history and prehistory of South Sulawesi, creating a
very interesting cultural elements, we can see and enjoy the uniqueness
of these, such as the customary ceremonies, traditional dances,
carvings, beautiful fabrics made from silk and cotton as well as a
stunning tropical scenery.
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