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Traditional Crossing Boat from Makassar to Gowa

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Between Makassar and Gowa is limited by the Jeneberang river. The estimated area of the river is about 50 meters to 100 meters. Read :  Becak Transportation in Makassar There are 2 big bridges connecting the twin bridges in Sungguminasa and 1 more bridge in Barombong. But there are some motorcyclists who prefer boat crossings. Because some people pass the bridge, their place will be far away. So the boat is an alternative. Each motorbike pays quite cheaply, only around Rp. 2000. Jenneberang River empties into the Barombong Village, Makassar City. Before it empties into the Jenneberang river, there is a fort called "Somba Opu". Somba Opu Fort is a place of defense of fighters before the independence of Indonesia. Now around that place has also become a tourist spot. Around the Somba Opu Fort, there are miniature traditional houses in South Sulawesi.Such as traditional houses of Bugis, Makassar, Toraja, Luwu and others. This means that if you go to that place, you can see Somba...
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Toraja Stone Grave

Toraja is a tourist spot scattered in every place. The natural beauty of Toraja is unquestionable, starting from its green valleys, beautifully arranged rice fields, and also has a beautiful river when viewed from afar. In Toraja also has a towering mountain and when it is above it is like being on a cloud. One of the most unique tours is the cemetery tour. Graves are generally located on rocks. The bodies were placed in carved stone graves. There is also a baby grave in a wooden tree, where the tree is carved and then the coffin containing the corpse is placed there. 1. Tampang Alo Tampang Alo is a grave located in a cave. In the cave there are ancient chests and there is also a statue of a local aristocrat. Nobles are honorable descendants of ancient times, namely the king and his descendants. Besides, around the cave there is a baby grave that is inserted into a tree that is still alive.  2. Lemo's Grave Lemo grave is a burial place that is on a carved stone. The grave is the an...
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Tana Toraja Tourism, South Sulawesi

Tana Toraja is one of the districts located in South Sulawesi, Indonesia. Tana Toraja, the capital of which is Makale, is located in the northern part of South Sulawesi. Located at 2 - 3 ° South Latitude and is at 112 East Longitude - 120 East Longitude. The area is more than 2000 square kilometers. Indonesia is an archipelagic country The journey from Makassar to Toraja is about 8 hours and passes through several districts. Toraja land is located at an altitude. Toraja land does not have a sea.  Toraja is a tourist destination in South Sulawesi. The most famous is the "rambu solon" , which is the slaughter of hundreds of buffalo when a family dies. The other is a grave made of stone. The bodies were buried in chiseled stone. To bury a corpse must be on a rocky mountain. The stone is perforated. In the hole inserted the corpse. Besides being buried with stones, they are also buried in trees. A large tree was hollowed out and a coffin was inserted there. Please read too: Palm ...
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Becak in Makassar

Pedicab (becak) is a public transportation that still exists in Makassar. Becak is still needed by the people of Makassar as a means of transportation. Even though the becak drivers are unable to compete with online transportation such as grab motorbikes, motorbike gojeks and there is also a modification of the becak into a motorized becak. Around the 90s and below, becak became the main means of transportation in Makassar. At that time, there were very few private vehicle owners. That's why rickshaws are the main choice. But after passing through the 90s, motorized transportation tools such as pete-pete and taxi began to appear.As a result, they have started to be eliminated so that most of the becak drivers are looking for other jobs. Most became carpenters, returned to their villages to farm, and some became itinerant vegetable and fish sellers. If you want to try this means of transportation, you can still find it on the edge of traditional markets and suburban areas. And ...
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Young Coconut tour in Makassar

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Makassar is a paradise for young coconut lovers. Young coconut can be enjoyed directly or can also be enjoyed in processed forms such as coconut ice and young coconut mixed with syrup. The serving of coconut is usually mixed with "DHT syrup" or you can also use brown sugar. The price of young coconut or processed young coconut is very cheap, even less than $ 1 or the range of Rp. 6000 - Rp. 10,000. $1US = Rp.15,000.Prices are valid at the time of writing and may change at any time. This young coconut can be enjoyed by buying on the roadside. Many coconut sellers line the highway. Just looking for a suitable place to stop off. In traditional markets are also widely sold. Can be enjoyed in that place and can be asked to be wrapped. And similarly, in modern places, young coconuts are also found. Such as restaurants, modern market, hotels and others. It's just that maybe the price is higher. Reading to : Tana Toraja Tourism, South Sulawesi Traditional Crossing Boat from Makas...
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Palm tree in Makassar

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 Palm tree  (pohon lontar)  is a tree that is commonly found in Makassar and its surroundings. Makassar is the capital of South Sulawesi and is one of the major tribes. The pohon lontar  is very attached to the Makassar culture.  The palm tree produces sap or somep kind of drink that tastes sweet and can also be made into brown sugar. Most people make it as an alcoholic beverage by fermenting it.  Palm tree fruit can be used as a food refresher and tastes like coconut. The size of the palm fruit is small, round like a goose egg. How to process it by splitting then gouging and the contents are taken. Reading: Traditional Crossing Boat from Makassar to Gowa The ancestors of the Makassarese and Bugis people used palm trees as materials for building houses. The leaves are also used as woven material to make mats.
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Mango Tourism in South Sulawesi

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Mango is a fruit that is very commonly found in South Sulawesi. Almost every house has a mango tree.During the mango season, many mango traders go around to buy mangoes. Traders usually estimate the mango per tree. Then the merchant sells it per kilogram. In mango season fruit is abundant and prices are very low. Generally, the people of Sulawesi have not been able to process mangoes into processed foods. Mango is a fruit that cannot be stored for long. In the fruit season, not only mangoes are available but other fruits are also abundant. The price per kilogram ranges from $1 and above. Traveling to South Sulawesi is the right choice. Don't worry South Sulawesi is a very safe area and the people are friendly and very respectful of guests. Reading to :  Indonesia is an archipelagic country
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Indonesia is an archipelagic country

It is said to be an archipelagic country because Indonesia has a wider ocean area than its land area.  The ratio is 3 oceans and 1 land.  The majority of the Indonesian population is Muslim. Indonesia is located between two continents, namely Asia and Australia.The language used is Indonesian.  Read to:  Mango Tourism in South Sulawesi The number of islands in Indonesia there are about 17,000 islands consisting of large islands and small islands. The island stretches from Sabang to Merauke. Sabang is in Sumatra and Merauke is in Irian. The ethnic groups owned by Indonesia are around 1,340 minor ethnic groups and consist of 300 major ethnic groups according to BPS Indonesia in 2010 The country of Indonesia is located in the equator and Indonesia is known as heaven on earth. It is said so because Indonesia has biodiversity. Fruits and vegetables are abundant and not necessarily in other countries.Indonesia is a safe and happy country. Thousands of tribes respect e...
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