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  2. Makassarese language - Wikipedia

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    Makassar is also the second most-spoken language in Sulawesi after Bugis, which has over 3.5 million speakers. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] The Makassarese language is primarily spoken by the Makassar people , [ 13 ] although a small percentage (1.89%) of the Bugis people also use it as their mother tongue. [ 14 ]

  3. Independence Day (Indonesia) - Wikipedia

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    The Independence Day of Indonesia (in Indonesian formally known as Hari Ulang Tahun Kemerdekaan Republik Indonesia shortened "HUT RI", or simply Hari Kemerdekaan, and colloquially referred by the people as Tujuhbelasan, meaning "the Seventeenth") is a national holiday in Indonesia commemorating the anniversary of Indonesia's proclamation of independence on 17 August 1945. [1]

  4. Makassar languages - Wikipedia

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    The Makassar languages are a group of languages spoken in the southern part of South Sulawesi province, Indonesia, and make up one of the branches of the South Sulawesi subgroup in the Austronesian language family. [1] [2] The most prominent member of this group is Makassarese, with over two million speakers in the city of Makassar and ...

  5. Bugis - Wikipedia

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    A group of girls clad in the Baju Bodo, sarong and traditional hair adornments in Fort Rotterdam, Makassar, Indonesia. In the traditional Bugis-Makassar culture, textiles and clothes are revered and occupied a special place in the society. Historically, the colours and motives donned by the wearer possessed an important indicator and serves as ...

  6. Paruntuk Kana - Wikipedia

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    Makassar city sign. Paruntuk Kana (Lontara script: ᨄᨑᨘᨈᨘᨀᨊ, parable) is a type of Makassarese poetry. It is similar to a proverb or aphorism and conveys advice, satire, or praise. [1] [2] Nowadays, Paruntuk Kana is virtually forgotten by Makassarese people as a part of their culture. In the past, it was used to show the respectful ...

  7. Makassar people - Wikipedia

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    The native Makassar, Macassar, Makassarese, Makassan or Macassan (in Australian English) are one of the indigenous Sulawesi people, native to the southern Celebic peninsular regions (concentrated around the Makassar area) in Indonesia. The Makassar people are rich in culture, they are acknowledged for their traditional culinary and maritime ...

  8. Makassar metropolitan area - Wikipedia

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    In Makassar language, the word Mamminasata means "expression of ideals, feelings, or hopes that are coveted for all of us". The national government regards the Makassar Metropolitan Area as including Makassar, Maros Regency, Gowa Regency, Takalar Regency, and Pangkajene Islands Regency. Pankajene Island is now included in the Metropolitan Area.

  9. Proclamation of Indonesian Independence - Wikipedia

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    On 7 September 1944, Japanese Prime Minister Kuniaki Koiso promised independence for the 'East Indies' "later on" (di kemudian hari). The authorities in Java then allowed the flying of the Indonesian flag at Jawa Hokokai buildings. Rear-admiral Maeda provided official funds for tours around the archipelago by Sukarno and Hatta, and in October ...