The Bugis (sometimes called the Ugi) live in the province of South Sulawesi. The Bugis region is called Tellumponcoe and it consists of the regencies of Bone, Soppeng and Wajo (which is also known by the acronym "Bosowa".) There are Bugis who have settled throughout the regencies of Luwu, Sidenneng, Polam, Pinrang, Pare-pare, Barru, Pangkajene, Maros, Bulukumba and Sinjai. The Bugis are dynamic, highly mobile people, considered to be the dominant people group in South Sulawesi. Many Bugis have left their home area to seek success and wealth and have moved to Sumbawa, Java, Papua and even Malaysia. Their Ugi language has several dialects: Luwu, Wajo, Bira Selayar, Palaka, Sindenreng and Sawito. The Bugis language is part of a larger linguistic grouping called the Bugis which also includes the Campalagian and two Dayak people groups in Kalimantan island (Taman and Embaloh).
Most Bugis make their living by hunting, fishing, farming, raising livestock, or making handicrafts. Typically, the Bugis who live in the mountain ranges make their livelihood by working the soil, while those living along the coastal regions work as fishermen. The Bugis traditional dress is called a Wajo Ponco, which is believed to have originated from Malaysia. This type of dress is used only for traditional ceremonies and dances. The Bugis believe very strongly that certain days are special, with good fortune for events and activities held on the first Wednesday and last Thursday of each month. Conversely, they consider Saturday to be a bad day, more likely to bring misfortune. In Bugis society, there are several social classes based on one's ancestors. These different levels include descendants of a king, nobles (La Patau), district administrators (Aru Lili) and various kinds of slaves. Two of the most important cultural values for the Bugis are called siri (personal honor) and siri-pesse (communal honor). A Bugis person must defend, maintain and build one's own siri. The effort to obtain and maintain siri varies according to the context. For example, in an economic context, siri means working hard and being faithful. If one's siri is offended, serious forms of revenge will be considered. Islam reinforced the traditional Bugis concept of siri in such a way that the typical Bugis person sees siri as the key to his or her self-identity as a Bugis muslim. The Bugis line of descent is bilateral (traced through both parents). After marriage, the newlyweds may choose to live near either the husband's or the wife's family, although initially, they live at least briefly near the wife's family.
The Bugis are well known for their fervent adherence to Sunni Islam. However, many of them are still bound to their traditional system of animistic beliefs (panngaderreng). Traditional culture has a significant impact on the Bugis due to its religious values.
At present, the Bugis need financial investment and modernization in public shipping and the fishing industry. There is great potential in these sectors. South Sulawesi's potential in the mining and industrial sectors is also largely untapped due to a lack of expertise and investment.
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People Name General | Buginese |
People Name in Country | Bugis |
Pronunciation |
boo-GEESE
|
Alternate Names | Luwu |
Population this Country | 5,749,000 |
Population all Countries | 5,914,000 |
Total Countries | 3 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | No |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 115 |
People ID | 10985 |
ROP3 Code | 101703 |
Country | Indonesia | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) | ||
Location in Country | Sulawesi island, widespread in Sulawesi Selatan Province, peninsular interior (except for area south and east of Makassar city) eastward through to head of Bone bay, contiguous coastal area; scattered communities generally on various coasts and interior enclaves in other provinces, including Sulawesi Tenggara Province, interior near Sulawesi Tenggara, Lake Towuti, along east coast of Bone bay, 3 enclaves, Kasiputih area facing Muna island; Sulawesi Tengah Province, west side, areas at Oti, Toaya, and Donggola; east side, 3 enclaves on Tolo bay; Sulawesi Barat Province, Mandar bay, 2 more enclaves (More, Pasangkayu) along Makassar strait; possible other small concentrations in Kalimantan, Maluku, Papua, and Sumatra provinces. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Indonesia |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | 33 (Open Doors top 50 rank, 1 = highest persecution ranking) |
Location in Country | Sulawesi island, widespread in Sulawesi Selatan Province, peninsular interior (except for area south and east of Makassar city) eastward through to head of Bone bay, contiguous coastal area; scattered communities generally on various coasts and interior enclaves in other provinces, including Sulawesi Tenggara Province, interior near Sulawesi Tenggara, Lake Towuti, along east coast of Bone bay, 3 enclaves, Kasiputih area facing Muna island; Sulawesi Tengah Province, west side, areas at Oti, Toaya, and Donggola; east side, 3 enclaves on Tolo bay; Sulawesi Barat Province, Mandar bay, 2 more enclaves (More, Pasangkayu) along Makassar strait; possible other small concentrations in Kalimantan, Maluku, Papua, and Sumatra provinces.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.01 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.05 %) |
0.55 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.41 %
|
Islam |
98.99 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.04 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Bugis (5,749,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bug Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Bugis (5,749,000 speakers) |
Language Code | bug Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Bugis |
Primary Language: Bugis
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
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Bible-Portions | Yes (1863-1994) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1888) |
Bible-Complete | Yes (1900-2023) |
Bible-NT Audio | Online |
Possible Print Bibles | |
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Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
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Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Audio Recordings | Story of Jesus audio | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Bugis | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | LUMO film of Gospels | Bible Media Group/LUMO |
Film / Video | Malam Terakhir | General / Other |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Bible for Children | Bible for Children |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Faith Comes By Hearing - Bible in text, audio, video | Faith Comes by Hearing |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
General | YouVersion Bible versions in text and/or audio | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | Android Bible app: Bugis | YouVersion Bibles |
Mobile App | iOS Bible app: Bugis | YouVersion Bibles |
Photo Source | Yudilasgan70 - Pixabay |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Profile Source | IPN, 2011 Copyrighted © Used with permission |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |