Makassarese
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The Makassarese are an Indonesian people who primarily inhabit the area around the port city of Makassar in southwestern Sulawesi. They are considered a branch of the Malay people and are closely related to the Bugis.12
Makassar itself is a significant port city and the capital of South Sulawesi province. Historically, it was a flourishing trade center that came under Dutch control in the 17th century. Today, the city serves as a distribution hub for various goods and has a well-developed transportation network. The Makassarese people, along with other cultural groups, contribute to the diverse heritage of the region.234
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CelebesGeographyThe Buginese and Makassarese are Muslims who live in southern Celebes and are extremely industrious, especially in the manufacture of plaited goods and in weaving, gold and silver work, and shipbuilding. The Minahasan inhabit the area around Manado and are the most Westernized of the island peoples: they…
Read MoreThe Buginese and Makassarese are Muslims who live in southern Celebes and are extremely industrious, especially in the manufacture of plaited goods and in weaving, gold and silver work, and shipbuilding. The Minahasan inhabit the area around Manado and are the most Westernized of the island peoples: they…
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IndonesiaWestern islands…and, from southern Celebes, the Makassarese and Bugis. The Sumatran Malays inhabit Aceh, a strongly Muslim region at the extreme northern tip of Sumatra that has long been noted for its resistance to European influence; a rich plantation area to the south of Aceh, along Sumatra’s northern coast; and Bangka…
Read More…and, from southern Celebes, the Makassarese and Bugis. The Sumatran Malays inhabit Aceh, a strongly Muslim region at the extreme northern tip of Sumatra that has long been noted for its resistance to European influence; a rich plantation area to the south of Aceh, along Sumatra’s northern coast; and Bangka…
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…of Gowa, ruled by the Makassarese, adopted Islam in 1605 and extended its sovereignty over the northern states.
Read More…of Gowa, ruled by the Makassarese, adopted Islam in 1605 and extended its sovereignty over the northern states.
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…two related ethnic groups, the Makassarese and the Bugis. About 1530 the Makassarese state of Gowa emerged as the strongest state, and its ruler adopted Islam in 1605.
Read More…two related ethnic groups, the Makassarese and the Bugis. About 1530 the Makassarese state of Gowa emerged as the strongest state, and its ruler adopted Islam in 1605.
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