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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…
