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Phinisi

Activities 5 years ago

Diving safely amid the pandemic

Many industries in Indonesia have suffered because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and one of them is the diving tourism industry.

National 6 years ago

More than 3,600 ships operating illegally in Labuan Bajo, authorities reveal

The unauthorized tourist ships do not pay taxes for operating in Labuan Bajo in East Nusa Tenggara.

Business 6 years ago

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Sails set: Entrepreneurs, government look to ride wave of marine tourism

A phinisi is a traditional schooner with a wooden hull and multiple sails traditionally built by people of the Bugis-Makassar ethnicity and recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO.

Destinations 7 years ago

12 great reasons to visit South Sulawesi

This diverse destination seemingly has it all; from UNESCO-listed scuba diving to white-sand islands, impressive karst landscapes, hiking and cave paintings dating back over 35,000 years.

News 7 years ago

Indonesia highlights West Nusa Tenggara at 2018 ITB Asia

At the 11th ITB Asia, the country is showcasing a phinisi-influenced 405-square-meter pavilion that features 91 tourism businesses representing 15 provinces.

News 7 years ago

16 festivals to check out in September

A list of festivals that will be held across the country in September.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

Indonesia's traditional boat builders reach into the past

Sulawesi Island is the heart of Indonesia's industry creating the iconic schooners and has earned a reputation as home to master craftsmen and some of the best sailors.

News 8 years ago

Three Indonesian students win trip to France in tourism video contest

Three students of tourism have been named the winners of the FITE Video Contest at the 2018 Forum on International Tourism and Environment (FITE) held in Bali from June 21 to 22.

News 8 years ago

Phinisi-style superyacht wins at Asia Boating Awards

Dunia Baru, a 51-meter-long phinisi-style superyacht, was named Best Asia-based Charter Company at the 2018 Asia Boating Awards.

Art & Culture 8 years ago

South Sulawesi receives UNESCO recognition for 'phinisi'

Following the recognition of phinisi as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in December, the Education and Culture Ministry on Tuesday handed over the certificate to the South Sulawesi province, its regional place of origin.

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