Pinisi Bulukumba Festival

The Pinisi is a legendary ship originating from Bulukumba, South Sulawesi. Since 2017, the Pinisi Ship has been officially appointed as a World Cultural Heritage by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage. The Pinisi Festival is an annual festival aiming to introduce Pinisi to the world. In this event, festival visitors can spectate the Pinisi ships In the making, from shipbuilding techniques to rituals.

This festival is held in Tanjung Bira, one of the most prominent tourist attractions in South Sulawesi. Apart from witnessing the traditional shipbuilding, festival-goers can also immerse themselves In the white sand beaches. A Pinisi followed by many small boats sailing from Leppe'e to Bira is one of the most unique event in this festival.

📍 Location:
Bulukumba Regency, South Sulawesi

📅 Date:
25-27 October 2024

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