Sulawesi
Sulawesi Island is one of the biggest islands in Indonesia. It is the world's eleventh-largest island, covering an area of 174,600 km². The island is surrounded by Borneo to the west, by the Philippines to the north, by Maluku to the east, and by Flores and Timor to the south. It has a distinctive shape, dominated by four large peninsulas. The central part of the island is home to rugged mountains and as such, the island's peninsulas have traditionally been remote from each other. It is better connected by sea than by road.
The people of Sulawesi are famous for their dedication to their diverse art abilities, which include pottery, weaving, and dancing. Their pottery was originally made specifically for the purpose of storing rice and water but when the Dutch arrived, it became useful for commercial exporting and sale, and was noted for its extensive detail.
The Sulawesian also excel at intricate weaving, and repeat the same pattern at least once in every project they do. Although the women are predominantly weavers, both genders love to dance. The male dancers are rigid, mechanical and robotic, while the female dancers are fluid and smooth. They combine these aspects to tell a story.
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