Destinations
Destinations | sulawesi | makassar | lake poso | bira | togian | toraja | sengkang | mamasa | palu | manado | Sulawesi Sulawesi , the name conjures up romantic images of seafaring priates and Torajan princesses. Yet Sulawesi formerly known as Celebes, offers a variety of cultural riches extending far beyond its colorful past. Contained within its unusual shape lie volcanic mountains lush tropical forests, brilliant green rice terraces, and deep dark lakers, all bordered by pristine beaches and sparkling coral reefs. Ancient customs and practices of its multiple ethnic groups are blended into the daily lives. South Sulawesi , from its fishing villages to its mountainous landscapes, this geographically and culturally divers area is the most fertile in Sulawesi, and has the densest population outside Java and Bali. Three of its four major tribal groups, the Buginese , Makassarese and the Mandarese have centuries-old reputations for seafaring fearlessness and skill, while the fourth,