Buginese fishermen live here in small settlements. The islands have beautiful deserted white beaches, and the deep waters offer superb snorkeling and diving. Events Religious and social festivals are a great opportunity to see South Sulawesians in their colorful native dress, practicing age-old customs and ceremonies. You can also hear traditional music, see dancing and other dramatic performances. Monthly performances in South Sulawesian traditional dance may be seen at Makkassar Golden Hotel in Ujung Pandang.
Most festivals occur during the rice-harvesting times.
Filigree silverware and ornaments, handwoven silks and cottons, handcarved wooden panels and pictures, bamboo household ornaments and brassware are all available. Getting there and around The main gateway into South Sulawesi is through Ujung Pandang, which is served by regular flights to major airports in Indonesia by Garuda Airlines, Merpati Nusantara Airlines, and Bouraq Airlines. Most of the places of interest can be visited by car. Copyright 1999 Ombak Putih cruises.