The people of Bugis-Makassar is the residents of
South Sulawesi ( Celebes ) covers an area around 100.457 square kilo meters, with
total population around 5.600.000. This people is famous for their expert in sailing
on the deep ocean. As a sailor they have spreaded over many areas of Indonesia
such as North Sumatera, Malaysia, Kalimantan, Java, Bali, Maluku, Sumbawa, and
West Flores.
Their house is built on wooden poles so it is a high house. Basically there are
2 types: a type of feudal house and the other is common people house. Although
they are Moslem but during house construction theymake some ceremonies according
to the local belief.
Basic economic activity in South Sulawesi is farming such as rice and corn. In
the past during 19th century south Sulawesi was surplus on farming products and
sea products, so it can be exported to other part of Indonesia, even China for
their Holothurioidea ( sea stars fish ). People of South Sulawesi is famous for
their sea exploration as a sailors to catch fish and transport products by sea
with sailing boat up to Philippine, West Papua New Guinea, and even Australia.
Until today most of traditional cargo boats in Indonesia re navigated by people
from South Sulawesi.
Ninety percent of the population is Moslem, and 10% Christian and others. Moslem
was started in 17th century. However local tradition before was still alive such
as concept of organization and life ethic wich all now incorporated into Moslem.
Other tradition is relected in a book written in the past such as the ar of La
Galigo story.
In South Sulawesi there is one a famous tourism object located on Northern area
of the province. But this area is belong to Toraja Culture, with the residents
of Central Sulawesi. The Torajan speak different dialect from Bugis-Makassar.
The area is 325 kilo meters away from the capital city of Bugis-Makassar that
is Makassar city, and with driving takes around 7 to 8 hours. The tradition of
Toraja is very deeply ritualistic and a an excessive co-operation among their
members due to their heavy burden of rituals, although most of them are already
Christian and Moslem |
