Tempe lake is one of the attractions in South Sulawesi visited by many tourists, both domestic and foreign. Lake covering an area of 13,000 hectares, when viewed from a height looks like a giant basin. The lake is the source of livelihood for fishing not only for the community Wajo, but also some people Soppeng and Sidrap. Along the edge of the lake, looking Bugis fishing village lined shades facing the lake.
Privileged Tempe Lake is the largest freshwater fish producer in the world, because the bottom of the lake to save a lot of sources of fish food. In addition, this lake also has a species of freshwater fish that can not be found elsewhere. This is expected because the location of the lake is located just above the Australian continental plate and Asia.
In the midst of Lake Tempe, looked hundreds of fishermen's houses that line the float decorated with colorful flags. From the top of the floating house, tourists can watch the sunrise and sunset in the same position, as well as watching various birds, flowers, and grass water that floats above the water surface. In the evening, visitors can witness the beauty of the moon illuminating the Tempe lake while fishing.
Every festival was held August 23, sea or also often called Maccera Tappareng (purify lake) are marked with cuts veal led by. chairman of the local fishermen. In acaraini, visitors can see a variety of very interesting tourist attractions, such as the traditional boat races, boat decorative folk games (eg, race kites), the selection of ana virgin (girl) and kallolona (youth) Land Wajo, padendang (beating dimples), traditional music and dance performances bissu played by transvestites, and various other traditional performances.
Implementation of this festival intended to feel kinship and unity among fellow fishermen kept awake by the principle of 3-S, which Sipakatau, Sipakainge, and Sipakalebbi (mutual respect, encourage one another, and respect). By witnessing this festival, the visitors can learn about the culture of the Bugis in South Sulawesi, especially Bugis Wajo. Location
Tempe Lake Tempe is located in the District, Wajo, South Sulawesi Province. Lake access is located 7 km from the city of Sengkang, Wajo capital. To reach this place, from the River to the Sengkang Town Walennae overland by car pete-pete (microbus). Walennae River toward Lake Tempe reached 30 minutes of using a motor boat or katinting, at a cost of approximately Rp. 50.000, - to Rp. 75.000, - per-person.
