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Best Things To Do In Makassar, Indonesia
Standing at 1.6 million in population, Makassar is Indonesia’s fifth largest city and the capital of South Sulawesi. Up until 1999, it was named Ujung Pandang and you still frequently hear the locals using the names Makassar and Ujung Pandang interchangeably. Makassar has a long and rich history, dating all the way back to the Majapahit Kingdom (approximately 1293-1500). Its rulers frequently changed hands, until Indonesia gained independence. Today, Makassar’s main revenue is brought in through the service sector. However, fishing and port activities remain a large part of Makassar’s economy. The temperatures in Makassar are almost always warm, with an average of 27.5 °C (81.5 F). Makassar is best visited in May and June, when temperatures are not as high and the rainy season has yet to start. Read on to find out about the best things to do in Makassar, Indonesia:
Puhsarang Church In Kediri, Indonesia: A Blend Of European & Javanese Cultures
Although the majority of Indonesians are Muslims, Indonesia is actually home to many different religions. This is understandable as history reveals that Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Christianity as well as Catholicism were introduced to the country at different times between the seventh to the sixteenth century. For that reason, there are some pilgrimage spots for faiths other than that of Islam. We have the very famous Borobudur (Buddhist) and Prambanan (Hindu) temples in Central Java. What about places of worship for the Christians? Surprisingly, there is a Catholic (a Christian minority) church called Puhsarang and this church has been a pilgrimage site visited by many Catholics and Christians in Indonesia, especially in East Java. In fact, people of other faiths also visit this religious site. As a Catholic church can be found in almost every town and city in Indonesia, you might be curious what makes Puhsarang Church special? Read on to find out more!