For centuries, the Phinisi yachts, also called Sulawesi Schooners or Palari, have been cruising throughout the Indonesian archipelago. The Phinisi reflects a rich maritime heritage that has been an integral part of Indonesia’s culture and history. In 2017, the Art of Boatbuilding in South Sulawesi was even inscribed on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity (UNESCO).
The traditional crafters of these vessels are, among other tribes, the Bugi people from South Sulawesi. In general, four distinct cultural sub-sets exist that are specialized in building the traditional boats; The Konjo, Mandar, Bugis and Makassarese.
Around Bira, in South Sulawesi, the crafting of Phinisis has been handed down for generations and is often carried out only with the most basic tools. The distinct shipbuilding culture originates from a myth based on the creation of the first boat ever built by their ancestors. Mystical beliefs and the mythology of boat building still permeate the entire crafting process. The buildin
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