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Ethnic group in Indonesia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Makassar or Makassarese people are an ethnic group that inhabits the southern part of the South Peninsula, Sulawesi (formerly Celebes) in Indonesia. They live around Makassar, the capital city of the province of South Sulawesi, as well as the Konjo highlands, the coastal areas, and the Selayar and Spermonde islands. They speak Makassarese, which is closely related to Buginese,Torajan, and Mandar wich is.They speak Makassarese, which is closely related to Bugis, Toraja and Mandar which are part of the South Sulawesi language subgroup.
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Tu Mangkasaraʼ ᨈᨘ ᨆᨀᨔᨑ تُوْ مَڠْكَاسَرَءْ | |||||||||||||||||
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![]() Makassar men performing aʼraga in their traditional costume | |||||||||||||||||
Total population | |||||||||||||||||
2,672,590 (2010 census)[1] | |||||||||||||||||
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![]() | 2,672,590[2] | ||||||||||||||||
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Languages | |||||||||||||||||
Makassarese, Makassar Malay, Indonesian | |||||||||||||||||
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Predominantly Islam | |||||||||||||||||
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Makassar people have a history of migration and exploration beyond their homeland in South Sulawesi. Makassar sailors were skilled navigators and traders who ventured out into the vast waters of the Indonesian archipelago and beyond. One notable area of Makassar migration was to the northern coast of Australia, particularly what is now known as the Northern Territory. They established trade relationships with the Aboriginal communities, primarily for the purpose of harvesting and processing sea cucumber. Makassar sailors also engaged in trade and exploration throughout Southeast Asia. They established trade networks, especially in the Malay Peninsula, the Philippines, and Borneo. The Makassan influence can still be seen in the cultural practices and traditions of some of these regions.