January 11, 2012 edition
Bontohari, a town in the Bulukumba regency of South Sulawesi, is the birthplace of the Pinisi, a traditional wooden sailing vessel that once dominated the high seas. Initially used as a cargo vessel, the Pinisi was traditionally built on the beach, where the logs came from the forests of Sulawesi and Kalimantan. Over centuries, the Pinisi has been able to adapt and change with time. Today, craftsmen earn their livelihoods by building these ships as cruise vessels. Orders come in from around the world. For this edition of Outreach, Tempo spoke with people about getting into the business of cruise ships. A report from South Sulawesi.
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On December 6, the government presented the Adhi Karya Pangan Nusantara Award to regions that have succeeded in achieving food security. However, much still needs to be done, given that 100 regencies where 25 million people live are still considered to be food-deficient prone. Fortunately there have been quite a few non-governmental initiatives. In Luwu, South Sulawesi, farmers have organized a village barn system to store surplus rice harvests. At Adonara, East Flores, the local population are reviving the cultivation of a rare grain as an alternative to rice, while in Alor Island in East Nusa Tenggara, people are coming up with tasty and nutritious ways with which to prepare their locally grown staple. What has been the impact of all these innovations?
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