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The Makassar people (also known as ''Mangasara'', ''Mengkasara'', ''Macassar'', ''Taena'', ''Tena'', or ''Gowa'') are an ethnic group that inhabits the southern part of the South Peninsula, Sulawesi. They live around Makassar, the capital city of the province of South Sulawesi, as well as the Konjo highlands, the coastal areas, and the Selayar and Spermonde islands. They speak Makassarese, which is closely related to Buginese and also a Malay creole called Makassar Malay. ==Lifestyle== The main source of income of the Makassar is rice farming; however, they are also famous throughout Indonesia for their skill in trading and as fishermen. Labor division is strict because of the rigid separation of the sexes, as in all traditional Muslim communities. Men are engaged in matters outside the house such as farming, fishing, etc. Women are usually responsible for the household duties, while the man is the head of the family. While they are in public, respect should be shown to him by the wife and children. Usually the final decisions concerning the family are made by the husband. In rural areas, arranged marriage is still widely practiced. Polygamy is accepted by the Makassar people, but as a separate house must be provided for each wife. It is only practiced among the wealthy people. ''Siri'' (respect and honor) is the social code by which the Makassar live. Anyone seriously offending another person's ''siri'' carries the risk of being killed, in which case authorities often refuse to intervene. The Makassar often help their neighbors in matters such as working in the rice fields and building houses. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Makassar people」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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