The central Indonesian island of Sulawesi has recently been hitting headlines with respect to its archaeology. It contains some of the oldest directly dated rock art in the world, and some of the oldest evidence for a hominin presence beyond the southeastern limits of the Ice Age Asian continent. In this volume, scholars from Indonesia and Australia come together to present their research findings and views on a broad range of topics. From early periods, these include observations on Ice Age climate, life in caves and open sites, rock art, and the animals that humans exploited and lived alongside. The archaeology presented from later periods covers the rise of the Bugis kingdom, Chinese trade ceramics, and a range of site-based and regional topics from the Neolithic through to the arrival of Islam. This carefully edited volume is the first to be devoted entirely to the archaeology of the island of Sulawesi, and it lays down a baseline for significant future research. Peter Bellwood Emeritus Professor The Australian National University

The Beauty Of Sulawesi Island That Indonesian Children Need To Know is a glimpse of the beauty ofSulawesi in terms of its location, history, economy, inhabitants, tourism objects and culinary diversity.Hopefully, one day, after the children become adults, they will love, care for and take care of theirnation even more.

Schrauwers examines the profound impact of a Dutch Protestant Mission on the religion and culture of the To Pamona people of the highlands of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.

The Ecology of Sulawesi is a comprehensive ecological survey of one of Indonesia's least populated and most diverse islands. It is hoped that it will prove useful to resource managers, ecologists, environmental scientists and local government personnel, and be enlightening to Sulawesi's inhabitants and visitors. Sulawesi is one of the least-known islands of Indonesia, and wise environmental management, including the proper assessment of environmental management, including the proper assessment of environmental impacts arising from development projects and other activities, is currently very difficult.

This book presents a great deal of new research findings on the history of Borneo, the history of Sulawesi and the interrelationship between the two islands. Some specific chapters focus on empires and colonizers, including the activities of James Brooke in Sulawesi, of Chinese mining communities in Borneo and of the the quisling issue in immediate post-war Sarawak. Other chapters consider indigenous peoples and how different regimes have handled them. The book is published in honour of Victor T. King, a leading scholar in the field of Southeast Asian studies, and a final chapter discusses his contribution to scholarship, in particular his views on how area studies should be approached, and the implications of this for future research.

The title of national hero is bestowed upon Indonesian citizens who have made significant contributions to the country. The designation of Indonesian national hero is a form of appreciation to commemorate the struggle against colonialism. Sulawesi itself has a long and rich history of fighting for Indonesia's independence. Therefore, Sulawesi has numerous figures recognized as National Heroes. Some of these heroes from Sulawesi are even immortalized by having streets and government buildings named after them in Sulawesi. The national heroes from Sulawesi engaged in various forms of struggle, whether through youth movements, politics, or the military. Through this encyclopedia, we will explore the lives and struggles of various National Heroes from Sulawesi, spanning from the Dutch colonial period to the era of Indonesian independence and beyond.

Sulawesi is an island rich in culture and traditional arts. One distinctive aspect of Sulawesi's cultural wealth is its traditional musical instruments. The regional musical instruments in Sulawesi come in various types, including those played by plucking, blowing, and striking. Each traditional musical instrument in Sulawesi has its own unique characteristics in terms of sound and playing technique. The beauty of Sulawesi's regional musical instruments is often considered an integral part of Sulawesi's cultural heritage that needs to be preserved and appreciated. This book enhances our understanding of the diverse array of traditional musical instruments in Sulawesi.

In Personal Religion and Magic in Mamasa, West Sulawesi, Kees Buijs describes the traditional culture of the Toraja’s, which is rapidly vanishing. The focus is on personal religion as it has its centre in the kitchen of each house. In the kitchen and also by the use of magical words and stones the gods are sought for their powers of blessing. This book adds important information to Buijs’ earlier Powers of Blessing from the Wilderness and from Heaven (Brill, 2006).