South Sulawesi
Some Asian Governments Claim LGBTQ Culture Is a Western Invention: Here’s Why That’s Garbage
From androgynous priests in Malaysia, to cross-dressing mediums in Vietnam, Asia has a proud tradition of gender-defying ritualism stretching back thousands of years.
One of Indonesia's Most-Powerful Political Dynasties Just Lost In South Sulawesi
Is this the end of the Limpo dynasty in South Sulawesi? Probably not.
Why Tomorrow's Regional Elections Matter, Even If Your Province Isn't Holding an Election
It's election day in the world's third-largest democracy.
Trying to Understand the Young Marriage That Shocked Indonesia
Syamsuddin and Fitrah Ayu were only teenagers when they decided to get married.
Sulawesi's Trans Community Fights Back Against Increasing Hostility
Decades-old traditions in South Sulawesi, like trans beauty pageants, are being targeted by authorities. But the trans community isn't ready to give up.
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Inside a Land Where Centuries-Old Sailboats Still Reign Supreme
Indonesia's Bugis people were once masters of the seas. Today, they continue to build the Pinisi—a two-masted ship that allegedly brought them as far abroad as China and Australia.