When visiting the land of Makassar, usually take home souvenirs that are miniature Phinisi traditional sailboat that can be found in Chinatown souvenir shop area Somba Opu, Makassar.But if you have enough time, the tourists can also visit the region directly to the actual boat building Phinisi Bulukumba District, about 150 kilometers from the city of Makassar.
Bulukumba which is also known as Butta Panrita Lopi (local expert boat), the people known to be very skilled in making the boat Phinisi. These skills are heritage in this area which is known as an accomplished sailor community. No wonder, if the crafters boat will be found in almost every coastal Bulukumba.
On the coast is 24 kilometers from the capital city where the first time this Bulukumba Phinisi archipelago boat to sail the Pacific Ocean was launched up to Vancouver, Canada, with skipper Ammanagappa commandeered. This Phinisi sailed to Madagascar, also Heart Marege and Damar Sagara, each of which sailed to Australia and the State Sakura, Japan.
Being in this place, of course, will make us feel amazed to see the public's familiarity Bontobahari making traditional boats. In addition, if coinciding with the early moments of boat building, we can also see the specific ritual laden with local cultural values.
