Ethnicity, Art & Culture

Welcome to Buton
Baubau is the principal on Buton Island , the former capital of the Sultan of Wolio, who ruled Buton and the nearby islands of Muna, Kabaena, Wowini and Tukangbesi. The people conducted trade communicated with both China and the Majapahit Kingdom , on the Island of Java . Interestingly enough, the first ruler who governed this region was a queen, and the last was a king. The most fascinating cultural appeal of Buton Island can be enjoyed when local people conduct ceremonies, celebration celebrations and folk events, which welcome honored guests.

The History of Buton Sultanage

Buton is located in the southern of peninsula Sulawesi . Buton was a Hindus Kingdom during the 13th century which later converse into (Islamic) during the 16th century. The Sultanage was end during 1960