The Famous Community: Bugis

Example Costume of Bugis

Bugis originated from the islands of Sulawesi in Indonesia, and now with a population of three million, inhabit almost all areas in South Sulawesi. Dutch conquest in the 17th century, causing some of them have now moved and mixed with other tribes in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak. They are merchants of spices and incense. 

As written general knowledge controlled by british whereas, ethnic Bugis famous enough in the maritime field in the Malay Archipelago and in the economy. They are also well-known as a brave warrior, a notorious pirate (styled by a successful propaganda techniques by competitors such as Dutch and English.) And a successful trader. The main focal point for cultural and ethnic economy is known as Ujung Pandang or Makassar. Bugis is also a Muslim.

Early History of Buginese according to La Galigo (Wikipedia) 

The first government Bugis by La Galigo is Wewang Nriwuk, Luwuk and Tompoktikka. Luwuk got a special position because it is considered as the head of the Bugis. However, in the 15th century, the change in the socio-political, economic and religious due to the occurrence of population migration from the coast to the middle of the jungle opening new settlements. In the economic field, cultivation of wet rice, iron and introduced the use of horses. In terms of religion, custom cremation in some areas began to be practiced. At the end of the 15th century, the emergence of several new state against the state Luwuk. Among them are (Gowa Makassar), Bone and Wajo '. SINJAI death, a king Luwuk, causing a scramble dynasty to rule Tana Ugi. Associated with Bone charm Gowa Luwuk and thus have a significant influence on South Sulawesi.