Makassar The Sailor City
Foto dan Teks Barry Kusuma
Makasar City is one of the influential cities in Indonesia from ancient times until now, since the 16th century the city of Makassar became a very dominant trade center in Indonesia. Especially the eastern region, and then this city mennjadi one of the largest cities in Southeast Asia
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, Makassar to progress and grow at that time because of the King - the king macassar set strict kebiijakan free trade, where traders are to Makassar entitled to a free trade there. And the rulers at that time rejected the VOC (the Dutch) to obtain a monopoly, not only that the city of Makassar became very independent because it is supported by the Islamic government with a very well managed system, other than that indicated tolerant attitude towards other religions Makassar Society. Although Islam is the main area, the followers of Christianity and followers of other faiths can trade freely in the area. In fact they were protected and guarded, as this causes the center of commerce Makassar important for people - people who are dikepulauan Moluccan Malay, and became an important place for traders - traders from Europe and Arab.
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, Makassar to progress and grow at that time because of the King - the king macassar set strict kebiijakan free trade, where traders are to Makassar entitled to a free trade there. And the rulers at that time rejected the VOC (the Dutch) to obtain a monopoly, not only that the city of Makassar became very independent because it is supported by the Islamic government with a very well managed system, other than that indicated tolerant attitude towards other religions Makassar Society. Although Islam is the main area, the followers of Christianity and followers of other faiths can trade freely in the area. In fact they were protected and guarded, as this causes the center of commerce Makassar important for people - people who are dikepulauan Moluccan Malay, and became an important place for traders - traders from Europe and Arab.Makassar also has a very important port, as a haven and meeting place for traders from various directions. This port has been very popular since the 16th century, but at that time not yet achieved significant progress. And the port has reached a significant progress after the kingdom of Makassar to the Islamic kingdom and make the port a very famous port dibenua east and Asia.
Port extremely Renowned which until now still survive and are still a lot of activity named Port Paotere, there is in the north of this port city of Makassar, which is evidence of Gowa royal heritage. This port is located in the district of Ujung Tanah and to reach there from the city to reach 20min. This port is famous because in the 14th century 200 fleet boat memberagkatkan Phinisi to Malacca. Until now, the Port Paotere still used as a harbor boat people like the ship Phinisi and Lambo. And today is also a trading center and fishing communitysurrounding communities, around the road to this port a lot of stores that sell various kinds of fish, fishing equipment, and specialty restaurants seafood restaurantsListen
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The city of Makassar who had called the city of Ujung Pandang is the kingdom of Gowa and Tallo kingdom, which lies west of the coastal area south of the peninsula of Sulawesi. At first a small town inhabited by tribes of Makassar and Bugis very well known by the world as a reliable and accomplished sailor with a boat Phinisinya.
Along with the rapid advancement of the development of Napier City as a center of trade in eastern Indonesia, it makes the VOC (Dutch) is increasingly eager to seize the city into its territory. Because the monopoly right to make dutch have a huge advantage. Napier city trade decline as the growing influence and role of the Netherlands in the area, and over time they apply the spice trade monopoly in accordance with their wishes. Netherlands in 1667 aided by the Bugis prince named Whitewater Palaka, attacked and captured Makassar. So they remove the status of the city of Makassar as an Independent to be under the Monopolies VOC (Dutch). Before the Dutch occupied the city of Makassar, the free traders to trade and equal protection of the kingdom. This is the highest peak of the civil society, which at that time spearheaded by the kingdom of Makassar.
After the Dutch occupied the city of Makassar, they built the fort to commemorate the peace terms. And as a spice warehouse and administrative center which regulates all matters relating to the city of Makassar, fort is known as the Castle or Fort Rotterdam Ujung Pandang. The fort is located in the District of Ujung Pandang, fort
It was named Fort Rotterdam due to commemorate the birth city of Makassar is the winner of the war Admiral Speelman. Having overhauled in 1673 the fort was eventually rebuilt fortress model. And for 300 years this castle was the center of the Dutch Government in South Sulawesi, and rebuilt trade warehouses, arsenals and armies. As well as administrative offices dutch. Only when in 1937 the fort was handed over for civilian purposes as a center of culture and art. And until now we can enjoy this fort after the rehabilitated and now this place has become one of the most interesting tourist attraction and much visited by tourists both at home and abroad.
It was named Fort Rotterdam due to commemorate the birth city of Makassar is the winner of the war Admiral Speelman. Having overhauled in 1673 the fort was eventually rebuilt fortress model. And for 300 years this castle was the center of the Dutch Government in South Sulawesi, and rebuilt trade warehouses, arsenals and armies. As well as administrative offices dutch. Only when in 1937 the fort was handed over for civilian purposes as a center of culture and art. And until now we can enjoy this fort after the rehabilitated and now this place has become one of the most interesting tourist attraction and much visited by tourists both at home and abroad. 