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. 