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Types of Amazing Traditional House in Mamasa, West Sulawesi
Mamasa is one of the second-level region in the province of West Sulawesi. City district is located in the city Mamasa, Mamasa district is at a distance of 340 Km north of the city of Makassar or 290 Km southeast Produktion as the Capital City of West Sulawesi province.Traditional house in the district Mamasa has similarities with the house (Tongkonan) in Tana Toraja in terms of form, terms and background history of operation, it is very possible because both come from one family ancestors.
Sereapi, Ritual Self Burning in Bugis Land
In general there is a habit of all ethnic customs express gratitude when harvest time arrives. Traditional practices that are usually done in the form of ceremony, ritual or festival folk heritage hereditary conducted every year after harvest. A traditional rituals performed grateful crops in the district Tellulimpoe, Bone regency, South Sulawesi is an extreme ritual execution by burning the body itself. Bugis people call it Sereapi ritual. Sereapi is excited expression tradition and gratitude to the authors of abundant harvests.
The First Glove Festival in Indonesia
Gloves fabric is the hallmark of the community in Indonesia, especially Muslims. The use of gloves does not necessarily refer to a particular religious identity as gloves used by various tribes in Indonesia. According to historical records, gloves came from Yemen. In the country called futah gloves. Gloves become distinctive tradition up to Oman and Saudi Arabia. Use of gloves has been widespread, not only in the Arabian Peninsula, but also reaches South Asia, Southeast Asia, Africa, until America and Europe. Gloves were first entered Ind…
The village only in Indonesia, which Forbid Smoking
Bone-bone village is a remote village located Latimojong mountainous region, Enrekang South Sulawesi. The village is located in the district of Baraka, as far as 50 km from the city Enrekang and about 250 km from Makassar. Bone-bone village is a national pilot areas in the vision and mission of health. Bone-bone village located at an altitude of 1500 m / asl, Environment and Natural picturesque village with typical cool mountain air and clean. Bone -bone village is known as the first village in Indonesia, even in Asia , which issued st…
Traditional skull wrapped in Pure Gold
skull cap from Bone / Songkok Recca ‘ made of palm leaf midrib fibers by hit it ( in Bugis : recca – Recca ) palm leaf midrib until the only remaining fiber . This fiber is usually white , but after two or three hours later the color changed to brown. To change to black then the fibers soaked in mud for several days . So , fiber is black because it is not accidentally given to a black dye . The fibers are smooth and there are no rough , so as to make a skull cap Recca ‘ smooth fine fiber that is then taken and vice versa coarse fiber …
Stalls over Rapids Flow
Thundering sound of waterfall burst among lush trees hill Eremerasa welcome when entering the area . This area is a local tourist attractions in the area Bantaeng , 80 km from the city of Makassar in South Sulawesi . The atmosphere is cool and beautiful . Eremerasa known as a municipal water source Bantaeng very abundant , from every corner of the rocks and cliffs surrounding issued a clear water flow and clear . Clear water and cool, flowing down the sidelines through rocks and trees lush , flowing down to soak the entire area pedatarann…
Floating Village in Tempe Lake, Wajo
Floating village located in Tempe lake , Sengkang, South Sulawesi is a unique village where all the inhabitants floats on the surface of the lake . Construction of houses floating village is basically similar to the simple stilt houses of South Sulawesi society at large , but half the height of the pillars of the house there is a series of bamboo structure is bound to form rafts that make a house can float easily when water lakes experiencing high tide .
Maldives in Pangkep South Sulawesi
foto: Disbudpar pangkep Pangkajene districts and islands (Pangkep) with a sea area of 17,000 km has vast archipelago in 3 districts is District Liukang Tupabbiring, Liukang Kalmas and Liukang Tangaya. Tupabbiring Liukang districts consist of 40 islands and 10 uninhabited island is a region with a number of islands and the distance more islands are generally closer to the coastal district is a cluster with a coastal districts Spermonde islands. Some areas of the outer islands, the distance is even closer to the NTT and Bali. Pangkep …
Ritual Mutual Cooperation for Lifting Home
Bugis people who live in South Sulawesi have a tradition of moving house very unique. For Bugis people, moving house means a house move to a new location, not just a new house that is in another location. Bugis traditional house is in the form of wooden house that easily carried and moved to another location. At the time of transfer is exactly we can see the culture of mutual help residents of the village who are now very rare.
Sacred Construction of Wooden Houses in South Sulawesi
In South Sulawesi there are four ethnic : Bugis , Makassar , Mandar and Toraja . Bugis , Makassar , and Mandar have similarities in culture and day-to- day way of life . Bugis has the largest population and inhabit most areas of South Sulawesi . Generally, home of the Bugis -shaped wooden house on stilts with a long rectangular pillars which bear high floor and roof . Construction of the home made off – pairs ( knock down ) so that it can be moved from one place to another . Bugis people looked at home not just a place to stay but also …
Giant Swing in Bugis Ritual
Four large bamboo stalks of bamboo trees kind of betung that have crossed the high tens of meters installed by bringing the two ends of each on the top. A bamboo then mounted transversely as a buffer rope swing from buffalo leather material that has been dried and plaited to form a rope . Then become a giant swing , which in Bugis land called TOJANG or Mattojang , which means swinging . Mattojang for traditional Bugis society , said to be part of a series of traditional ceremonies washing the heirlooms heritage. However, over the developm…
Little Paradise in Takabonerate Selayar
Takabonerate National Park located in South Sulawesi Takabonerate Selayar District is one of the most beautiful marine park in Indonesia. Takabonerate known to have the largest coral atoll in Asia , and the third largest in the world after Kwajalein Atoll and Suvadiva . Takabonerate is an island that offers an abundance of stunning views of the sea floor , such as the climbing wall contours , slope , and a flat seabed . Atolnya form a coral reef with various species of marine plants are very beautiful that as many as 261 species are kno…
Food Processors for Traditional Sailing in South Sulawesi
Degree master mariner ancestors inherent in the Bugis Makassar is still evident view of the track record of the past history of the sailors in Bonerate Island , a small island chain in the outer peninsula Selayar Islands regency , South Sulawesi . Community sailors who were on the island is famous for its expertise and mastery of design designing diverse sized boats varied based on origin pemesannya tastes . One of the leading boat has ever archipelago ship sailed this country from the island Bonerate known is , ” Lambo boat ” . Tradition…
Strange House in the Ancient Village Selayar
The village called Village Toa Bitombang in Selayar Regency is one oldest villages in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. The uniqueness of ancient architecture makes Bitombang village was named as one of the best tourist destinations in South Sulawesi. Bitombang old Village location is 7 km from the town of Fort, Selayar. This village is very unique because of its natural topography and hilly terraces, to adjust the contour, then almost all the houses made towering mast height 13-15 m on the back (kitchen), while the front is rather low 2-3 m. Kind…
Korean Mixture in a Language a Village in South East Sulawesi
The village of Cia cia in Bau -bau , Buton Southeast Sulawesi has a unique characteristic of the traditional language . Most of their ancestral language were similar to the Korean language . The uniqueness of this tradition culture experts invited amazement Korean anthropologists to examine more in depth about the similarity of language Cia – cia with their language . In addition to language , some traditional artifacts also have similar properties such as buildings and some knacks decorating traditions like lighting lanterns .
Little Paradise in Hoga, Southeast Sulawesi
Hoga is one of the locations in a group of islands in the Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. Hoga is join in the tourism management environment with the status of National Park in Wakatobi, Southeast Sulawesi. It’s not hard to get to the island of Hoga, because sea transport in this region is quite routine. From the city of Kendari to Bau Bau heading, then headed to the dock Wanci in Wakatobi. In this Wanci dock, many found the ship or boat can be boarded at a price that varied. Hoga is a very small village in the north end of town Baubau. Ove…
The Protector of Giant Clams from Extinction
A giant clam conservation land in the Southeast developed in Toli-Toli village in the form of a marine park. This marine park formed from activity carried out by the concerned group of local activists on the survival of marine life, especially the giant clam (Tridacna), which began in October 2009 a small team led by environmental care Habib Nadjar without much consideration immediately realize the conservation idea. By using personal expenses and some donations from friends and family, began conservation activities of the survey, diving, b…
Horse Dancing Party with Tambourine
foto: www.kampung-mandar.web.id The event this year is basically a traditional party, its uniqueness is about 20 to 100 horses that will be dancing, swaying to the typical tambourine. At the top of each horse saddle, standing female traditional dress with amazing balance. Each time these cultural events organized, always drawing attention to people watch. This unique custom party can only be found in soil mandar West Sulawesi. Basically, the implementation of Saeyyang Pattudduq tradition for the Mandar in West Sulawesi is a positive appr…
Hutan Jompie, Antara Pelestarian Mistik dan Pelestarian Alam
Parepare adalah salah satu kota pantai di Sulawesi Selatan dengan keunikan alam pantainya yang melegenda sebagai bandar transaksi perdagangan internasional masa lampau. Selain pemandangan alam pantainya yang menyenangkan, kota ini juga memiliki hutan kota bernama hutan Jompie, sebuah hutan alami seluas 13,5 hektar dengan berbagai ragam biota dan habitat yang fantastik. Dalam kawasan hutan banyak terdapat jenis pohon langka yang sudah berumur ratusan tahun. Sumber airnya melimpah dan mengalir bening membawa kesejukan hutan yang asri. Unik…
Hantu yg paling Populer di Sulawesi Selatan
Tidak ada satu pun negeri di dunia ini yang tidak memiliki kisah hantu, setan atau makhluk gaib. Semua kisah seram atau kegaiban itu disesuaikan dengan karakter dan tradisinya. Di Sulawesi Selatan, terdapat beberapa jenis makhluk aneh atau menyerupai mahluk halus yang sangat populer dengan legendanya. Semua masyarakat pasti tahu dengan keberadaan makhluk itu, minimal tahu ceritanya. Cerita atau pun kisah menyeramkan tentang makhluk menyeramkan yang populer di masyarakat Sulawesi Selatan itu antara lain:
Smallest Monkey in the World
Sulawesi is an island that has a variety of biological diversity , including diversity of endemic flora and fauna that are not found in other parts of Indonesia . Of 127 species of mammals are found in Sulawesi , 61 % of which are endemic ( Whitten et al . Shekelle and Leksono 2002 in 2004 ) . One endemic species on the island of Sulawesi , namely Tarsier , a species of animal that night like a monkey with a very small size . Tarsier species endemic spread in Sulawesi islands of Sangihe Islands in the north , to Selayar Island . This gen…
Leang Cabbu, Nirvana for Rock Climber
Leang Cabbu , village – lopi Lopi is one area that prehistoric remnant located in Maros regency of South Sulawesi about 40 km from Makassar. Its location at the center region of karst cliffs towering giant surrounded by a vast expanse of paddy fields and lush forests . This region is one of the nature reserves and archaeological conservation land protected by national parks of Bantimurung . Lopi Lopi has exotic natural scenery and stunning , unique charm with a beautiful natural setting and distinctive cool mountain air . In addition to…
Stone Forest in The Giant Rock
Maros regency , South Sulawesi is known to have karst ( rock hill ) prehistoric relics is very broad, covering two districts namely Maros – Pangkep . Maros karst expanse spans 4,500 hectares , is the world’s third largest karst . One unique in the karst area is the Stone Forest , a unique area with a row of stone cliffs like giant pillars towering to reach dozens of hectares of the total area . Each stone pillars that are interconnected on the basis of its banks , some of which form small caves and tunnels stone .
A Legend of the Curse in Mampu Cave
in an area about 35 km north of the city Watampone, Bone regency, South Sulawesi, there is a vast ancient cave. It is estimated that this cave has the largest cave chamber in South Sulawesi, with an area of about 2000 square meters. Local people call this is Mampu cave. Mampu cave is located in the village district Cabbeng, dua Boccoe in Bone regency. Trips can be reached by traveling overland between 60-90 minutes from the Bone district. Roads to the location is quite adequate. It is located on the slopes of Mount with a height of 250 …
Traditional Cheese only One in Indonesia
Cheese is one of the most nutritious foods in the world and became a famous staple food, specially in Europe. Cheese production is the result of condensation of pure milk and allegedly first discovered in the middle east. In Indonesia, the cheese became one of the prestigious supplement for middle and upper class society. Did you know that in Indonesia, the only food-producing areas such as the cheese there is in Enrekang, South Sulawesi. This a local cheese is a popular traditional food in South Sulawesi with name is Dangke. This local c…
Traditional Alkohol from Sugar Palm Tree
Fermentation of alcoholic beverages can not be separated from the cultural context of a society . Each community has a tradition of making a particular culture or consume liquor . For example , the French are very thick with the tradition of the famous winemakers . In Indonesia , type of alcoholic beverage fermentation are found almost in a variety of areas with a different name . In Maluku known as Sofi , ciu in Central Java were and South Sulawesi in the form of a familiar Tuak known as Ballo ‘ . Traditional liquor Bugis Makassar Tuak…
Mantou, A legend of Chinese Food in Indonesia
The typical cuisine is derived purely from Trade City of Pare-Pare in South Sulawesi and the local business community households . The product name is Mantou bread , snacks typical of Chinese culture assimilation has become typical snacks in the town of Pare-Pare . Mantau bread made from wheat flour , it feels different from ordinary bread , especially in taste and the delicious . Mantou bread is very tasty when fried or steamed before eating . When fri…
US Independence Day Celebrations in Makassar, South Sulawesi
Consulate General of the United States Economy, Politics, Joanne I. Cossit in Makassar, Tuesday (03/17/2015), said the Independence Day commemoration will be held in Indonesia on May 25 to 27 next and concentrated in Losari Beach Makassar, South Sulawesi. Independence Day is a day of independence of the United States, and perhelatannya in Indonesia, which was centered in Makassar is a series ahead of the July 4th. Independence Day celebrations of superpowers, which was held in Indonesia based in Makassar, because Makassar considered is comfo…
Kalosi Coffee, One of the Best Coffee in the World
Dp Kalosi coffee (Arabica tipika) is one of the best coffee produced from Enrekang, South Sulawesi. No wonder if the coffee is very popular with people of the world, especially Europe and America Continent. The price is exorbitant, for one kilogram of coffee Kalosi reach 180 dollars or equivalent to Rp 180 thousand per kilogram if the dollar exchange rate prevailing Rp10000 per dollar. While regular coffee price only Rp 9,300 per kilogram. Conditions Enrekang with a height of up to 2,000 meters above sea level (asl) is indeed very possible…
Korowai Tribe : Tree Man
Korowai tribes are numbered about 4,000 people living in the interior forests of New Guinea, they were previously regarded as the last group were confirmed to practice cannibalism or eat human flesh. For the Korowai tribe, cannibalism was a revenge consumption of demons that have taken human life and become part of the ritual is important to keep them safe from tribal members demon called khakhua. Khakhua is a male witch, a creature who can disguise himself as a close friend or family member who selected victims. After the victim was aslee…
