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Two ethnic
groups of great cultural interest live in this place: the long
ago powerful marine bugis, with their interesting history, and
the toraja, inhabitants of the high lands, with their Complex
rites funerary.
Whereas the
northern part of South Sulawesi is inhabited by the Torajas
whose unique culture rivals that of the Balinese. Their
ceremonies and architecture are the primary reason as the
popular tourist destination.
- Ujung
Pandang
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Visiting hours of the museum are from 8.00 a.m. until 4.00
p.m. daily except on Mondays and public holidays. The fort
itself is open daily till 17.00 p.m. Dedicated as a centre
of culture, the Conservatory of Dance and Music is located
here and on the open stage in the centre of the fort, dance
classes for children can be seen in progress.
Mr. Bundt, a Dutchman,
has in his private residence at No. 15 Jalan Mochtar Lutfi a
collection of seashells and corals.
Sunsets in the Makassar Strait can be viewed from a
promenade at Jalan Penghibur or the Paotere anchorage in the
north end of the city where the Pinisi schooners are
berthed.
Across the harbour is Kayangan Island which can be reached
in 15 minutes by ferry. A popular recreational resort for
the people of the city, there is entertainment in the
evening and on Sundays.
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Paotere Anchorage
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the outskirts of Ujung Pandang, Paotere is where sailing
boats and other small vessels anchor to unload their cargo.
The setting casts a glow over the sea with the silhouettes
of the boats and this scenery is most often photographed.
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Samalona Island
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Across the harbour of Ujung Pandang is Samalona Island which
has been developed into a pleasant recreational resort. It
can be reached by boat in 45 minutes and has simple
accommodation Recreational sports include diving,
snorkeling, water skiing and fishing. Best months to visit
are from February to October.
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- Malino
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Formerly the holiday resort of the kings. Malino, which is
70 kms from Ujung Pandang offers a haven from city-life.
Located on the slopes of Mt. Bawakaraeng it has a cool
climate with forests of
pine trees making it
picturesque. Deer hunting on horseback was a royal sport in
the days gone by.
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- Bira
Beach
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190km southeast from Makassar, tiny Bira is an unassuming
group of wooden homes 4km north of BIRA Beach , also
known as Paloppalakaya Bay, where the blindingly white sand
is fringed by heaps of tourist accommodation. Shallow water
off the beach is safe for swimming, ending in a coral wall
dropping into the depths about 150m from shore. Snorkellers
can see turtles and manta rays here, with exciting diving
deeper down featuring strong currents, cold water and big
sharks.
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Sengkang
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capital town of Wajo Regency is well-known for its silk
weaving and is the Centre of Buginese silk. This area is
populated by the Buginese ethnic group, famous for their
crossing to other islands as traders of silk, sarongs and
other material. Here we can find lake Tempe, one of the
tourist resorts. Sailing and boating can be enjoyed on this
lake.
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Soppeng
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Centre of the silk industry, a spinning mill produces thread
from silk worms. Weaving can be seen in many private homes
along this route which is 240 kms to the northeast of Ujung
Pandang. The finest silk is handloomed by village women who
individually need a whole month to produce two metres of
silk. Visitors are welcome to stop and watch, or make a
purchase if there is any readily available.
In a small Village, Batu-Batu Visitor will find a collection
of royal regalia, consisting of many kind of kris keeping a
Buginese traditional house called Sao Mario.
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- Tana
Toraja
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Tana Toraja, (Toraja Land) which lies in the north of the
province is known for its unique culture and ancient
traditions. The centre of tourism is Rantepao 328 kms from
Ujung Pandang by road. There are several small bungalow
hotels at Rantepao, and Makale, the district capital. The
entry to Tana Toraja is marked by a gate built in
traditional boat-shaped architecture. The road passes
through the mountains of Kandora and Gandang on which,
according to Toraja mythology, the first ancestors of
celestial beings descended from heaven.
The majority of the people still follows an ancestral cult
called "Aluk Todolo" which governs all traditional
ceremonies. From Rantepao, side trips can be made to Kete, a
traditional village where there are handicraft and unique
shops. Behind the village there is a grave site on a
hillside. Lifesize statues guard over old coffins.
As roads are not always paved, it is necessary to use a jeep
or walk if the weather is good {between May and October).
Two cliff graves easy to each are Lemo and Londa. Londa is
one of the oldest hanging graves belonging to the nobility.
A large balcony is filled with effigies of the dead.
Kerosene lamps with young village guides, can be hired to
enter the caves to see skeletons and old coffins. At Lemo,
burial chambers are cut out of the rock and several
balconies filled with effigies look out while new caves are
being dug to serve as family graves.
There are several grave sites and traditional villages of
which Palawa is a classic example of a village on a small
hill with "Tongkonan" or a burial place with celebrations
and festivals. Visitors are welcome but they are expected to
adhere to local customs of dress, seating and
bringing a token present.
For
descriptive itinerary, Tour Price, flight details, airfares,
further information and private trip arrangement, please
contact us
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