ACCORDING to Ilham Arief Sirajuddin, the role of Paotere port cannot be underestimated. The area’s sense of history and the tourism potential, not to mention its use as a public recreation area, is what the port is all about. “This port is the magnet that will draw visitors to this area,” said Ilham, “In Paotere, they can observe the daily lives of the Makassar community.”

Unfortunately, however, traditional boats are using the Paotere