Watching the sea festival Bajo pasakaiyang in Morowali, Central Sulawesi (Sulawesi)

Exactly 25 to 26 February 2011, the Sea festival in celebration Bajo Pasakai Kaleroang Island, South Bungku, Morowali regency, Central Sulawesi. Through this inaugural festival, we could see up close the unique culture known Bajo people attached to the sea.

A new dawn dawning in the eastern horizon Kaleorang Island. However, activity was seen in the homes of citizens. In the harbor Salabanca, hundreds of boats lined up. Indeed harbor salabanca Typical inter-island ships anchor. However, there are hundreds of boats are usually not there. On normal days, the ship anchored in the harbor that could be counted on the fingers. That day was unusual. Ships that rely on the dock so much. Looks like Bajo tribes from all over the island gathered Kaleroang that day, not tanp reason.

That day, for the first time the tribe Bajo Bajo Pasakaiyang sea festival held under the theme "lautmu lautku". BSGI is an opportunity to introduce residents Bajo their culture. Through a series circuit pasakaiyang Bajo, visitors can see a variety of cultural wealth of the tribe. No doubt the most striking impression is the inherent characteristics of Bajo tribe with marine life. See, eg, stage and where spectators are equally placed on top of sea water. A variety of art displayed is also carrying stories about the life at sea.

The boats are displayed in the Bajo Pasakaiyang also indicate how the tribe is the tribe's sailors. The boats were made ​​as comfortable with an interior that can withstand the heat and rain. "The boat is also home to the citizens of Bajo, when at sea, they often for days, even weeks at sea was loose. They never came home before bringing the results for a living. For families "said one resident.

In one occasion, Igor Pak, artists Bajo tribe. Singing some sad song about a temple of the old sailors did not return, while his family waited full of hope and prayer. Citizens who listen to Bajo song seemed to dissolve in grief. In fact, not a few were brought to tears. However, do not always imagine people will Bajo homesick, like most other tribes who heard their areas overseas. Residents of other Bajo. They could not miss against hometown

Bajo Pasakiyang Festival does offer a lot of uniqueness. That's certainly a big capital to attract visitors. Moreover, residents raised Bajo is relatively rare. Not surprisingly, Central Sulawesi governor HB Paliudju determined to lift the sea festival becomes an annual event Bajo Pasakaiyang Morowali district. Indeed, because it is the first activity, the festival is held on 26-27 March and it still has many shortcomings here and there. Problem art is shown, for example: all of them speaking Bajo. Not prepared translation in Indonesian language. Consequently, visitors who witnessed the festival bajo pasakaiyang trouble keeping up.

Information about the Bajo pasakaiyang prepared by the organizers also not enough detail. Visitors who want to get souvenirs typical of Bajo too confused to go. For, indeed not many souvenirs are prepared. However, as the prime organizer, the shortage is understandable. Moreover, the organizers, it seems enthusiastic in developing the festival to a later date. Governor even intend to invite people from abroad when Bajo Bajo Pasakaiyang Festival has become a regular agenda. Because there are also citizens of Bajo in almost all countries in Southeast Asia, particularly the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam and Singapore.

12-hour requirement nan adventure.

For fans of adventure, not just the sea Festival Bajo Pasakaiyang interesting. The journey to the island / village kaleorang, Bungku south, Marowali district, Central Sulawesi. No less challenging.

To achieve kaleorang first we have to go into town Bungku, Morowali district capital. For those who depart from Napier, embarrassment, and Kendall, there is a path to the city Kolonodale ship, about 100km from the city Bungku. There is also a sea route through the Banggai district. After that, access to the city Bungku only by land.

From the hammer, the capital of Central Sulawesi, Bungku city region also only be reached by land. Hammer-Bungku distance 426 km. To achieve it we need 12-hour journey from Palu to Bungku, many attractions can be visited. Dititik 100km from the city of Palu, we will pass the town of Poso. Then, about 50km from the town of Poso. We can stop at Lake Poso. In the top five lakes in Indonesia's largest lake. We can enjoy sugli and eel, a type of fish that are rich in protein. Before entering the city Bungku, dipanorama we can enjoy savory and sweet pineapple Pamona.

publick transportation usually arrive in the city of Palu Bungku morning. While the ship to Kaleroang usually traveled at night. However, we do not need to worry. Many inns and hotels in Bungku. If going for a walk, around the port there is an old mosque which is used as cultural heritage because it was built in XVII century.

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