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KENDARI - SOUTH EAST
SULAWESI
KENDARI
Southeast Sulawesi's capital is Kendari, seat of
government and tourist center of the Province. It lies
along the sloping hill and seaside of Kendari Bay,
residence to some 100,000 people.
The city lies along Kendari
Bay. Moramo Waterfall is located 65 km east of Kendari.
Moramo Waterfall is easily accessible by car or by boat,
crossing Moramo Bay, with wide panoramic scenery of the
sea. Kendari is divided into 4 subdistricts: Kendari,
Mandonga, Baruga and Poasia.
Kendari boast the manufacture of numerous fine artistic
handicrafts, for both home and office use. Skilled
craftsmen reproduce these, originals designs form,
handed-down through the generation, using indigenous
roots and ironwood. Visitors will find a visit to the
Berlin Handicraft Center's the Handicraft Exhibition
Center valuable; both belong the local Association of
Government Wives (PKK), and display items, which may be
purchased to adorn the most discriminating setting.
Visitors will find frequent, colorful ceremonial events
in and around Kendari. And, to be present on these
occasions is to be invited to participate. For the
closing of any ceremonial event in Kendari will be
highlighted by the local "Lulo Dance" performed by local
men and woman. And all on-lookers are invited to joint
the dance, as part of the conclusion and harmonious
farewell.
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