BUGIS

INTRODUCTION
The Bugis (Buginese) are the main ethnic group of South Sulawesi of Indonesia.
Came to the Malay peninsula from the island of Sulawesi (formerly Celebes), Indonesia's 3rd largest island.

Do not refer to themselves as "Bugis.

To Ugi or UgiIn historical European literature, the Bugis have a reputation for being fierce, war-like, and industrious, placing great importance to honor, status, and rank.

 Famous for their expert in sailing on the deep ocean. Spread over many areas of Indonesia such as North Sumatera, Malaysia, Kalimantan, Java, Bali, Maluku, Sumbawa, and West Flores as sailors. When Dutch invaded Indonesia in 17th Century apart of them migrated and mixed altogether with other tribes in Sumatra, Kalimantan, Java, Peninsula Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak.

Traders and very good in economic activities. Also, good in maritime in Peninsula Malaysia. well-known with their brave warriors, pirates and traders.

 In Malaysia, they are considered as part of the Malay pan-ethnic group (the Malay Bumiputra), while they are considered a distinct Austronesian ethnic group in Indonesia. Contributed to both the politics of Indonesia and Malaysia involved in politics and the administration of Peninsula Malaysia especially in Johor.

Main language Buginese language (Basa Ugi). The consonant in the Ugi language are called as Lonatara which were based on Brahmi words.

SAMPLE OF BUGIS PROVERBS

1.Pada idi pada elok,sipatuo si patongkok - Sehidup semati 2. Anre bajekmu lalopaddoko - Baru kau tahu 3. Maloppo pacalakna naalirin na - Besar pengeluaran daripada pendapatan 4. Mattajeng laso arung - penantian yang sia-sia 5. Tuo na mappada aruk di wiring lareng - Hidupnya tidak memberi erti kepada orang lain

6. Mappada canggoreng na lupai ulik na -Orang yang tidak kenang budi

7. Mappada manuk-manuk na lupai sarang na - Orang yang lupa daratan 8. Tuo na mappada waye di asek raung aladi - Melakukan kerja yang sia-sia 9. Mappada huleng tepoe seppulo eppak ompok na - Orang yang cantik 10. Maksipak lepa-lepa - Orang yang baik hati 11. Polo pau polo panni -Suka hatimu lah

Notable Bugis Or People of Bugi Descent

Current prime minister of Malaysia, belongs to the Bugis ethnic group but considered an ethnic Malay under Malaysia's constitution

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LISA SURIHANI