MV Coral Geographer Cruise Ship Crashes In Bulukumba

Illustration of foreign tourists visiting the location of making traditional and modern boats in Tanah Beru, Keccamatan Bonto Bahari, Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi, Friday (10/1/1/025). ANTARA/Hasrul Said/foc (.)

MAKASSAR - The MV Coral Geographer Expedition cruise ship carrying 70 foreign tourists (tourists) docked in the waters where the Phinisi boat was built in Bontobahari District, Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi.

"A total of 70 foreign tourists arrived in the waters of Bontobahari District, Bulukumba Regency to see the process of making traditional boats, Phinisi which was famous to Mancangara," said Head of Disparpora Bulukumba, Feriawan Z Fahmi as reported by ANTARA, Friday, January 10.

He said the cruise ship attached its anchor about two kilometers from Tanah Beru Beach, Tanah Lemo Village. Furthermore, the foreign tourists were transported to the mainland using rubber decrees on a rotating basis, with the main aim of the industrial center for the construction of the Physical Ship.

The foreign tourists, who are dominated by Australia, were impressed when they witnessed firsthand the process of making the legendary ship which became the pride of the people of Bulukumba.

Kadispapora Bulukumba prepared a pneyambutan ceremony as a form of respect for the visit.

at the beginning of arrival, the group was greeted with Dance Paraga, a typical Makassar dance that combines rattan ball attractions and fire or pepe.

"We appreciate the arrival of tourists who have chosen Bulukumba as their destination for their visit," he said.

On this occasion, Feriawan introduced Bontobahari community expertise in making a Physical Ship that had received recognition from UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage.

According to him, the industry for the construction of the Physical Ship is one of the cultural tourism icons of the pride of the people of Bulukumba.

The presence of the guesthouse further strengthens the image of Bulukumba as a leading destination.

Expedition Leader from a group of tourists, Dawn admitted that he was very impressed with the remarks given by the government and the people of Bulukumba.

"We are grateful and impressed, with this extraordinary welcome," he said.

Dawn also handed over a gift in the form of a miniature to the local government as a sign of appreciation.

After the welcoming ceremony, tourists were invited to witness firsthand the process of building the Phinisi Ship. Some of them even boarded the ship in the work stage while asking about the ship's construction process.

In addition, they also visit people's houses, including going up to traditional stage houses which are characteristic of the local community.

Before going to Bulukumba, the group of tourists visited Makassar. Furthermore, they will continue their journey to Palopo and Toraja before returning to Makassar to fly back to Australia.

"With this visit, we hope to further introduce the potential for Bulukumba cultural tourism to the international community," he said.