Preserving Paotere’s Past

Not too long ago, Paotere in Makassar, South Sulawesi was a busy port serving traditional boats and tall ships plying the high seas of the archipelago. But they are losing ground to bigger and more modern ships, causing many of their crew to lose their jobs. To capitalize on the historical value of this old port, Paotere has been named a principal destination of the Visit Makassar 2011 program, while the business community looks into reactivating the traditional shipping industry. Can tourism and a creative business strategy preserve Paotere’s past and sustain its future? The correspondents of Tempo English Edition report from Paotere, South Sulawesi.