Sidenreng Rappang Regency
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Sidenreng Rappang Regency Kabupaten Sidenreng Rappang |
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Motto: Resopa Tammangingngi Malomo Nalatei Pammase Dewata Slogan : Sidrap Kota Beras |
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 Indonesia
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 South Sulawesi
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| Capital | Pangkajene | |
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| • Regent | H. Rusdi Masse | |
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| • Total | 2,506.19 km2 (967.65 sq mi) | |
| Population (2010 Census) | ||
| • Total | 278,004 | |
| • Density | 110/km2 (290/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | WITA (UTC+8) | |
Motto: Resopa Tammangingngi Malomo Nalatei Pammase Dewata
Sidenreng Rappang Regency (the name is often abbreviated to "Sidrap") is a regency of South Sulawesi Province in Indonesia. It has an area of 2,506.19 kilometres (1,557.27 mi) and a 2010 population of 278,004. Its capital is Pangkajene. The original inhabitants of this area are Bugis, who worship, obey and uphold the tradition of mutual respect and mutual help. Mosques abound.
Sangalla was a king in Tana Toraja. His nine children were La Maddarammeng, La Wewanriru, La Togellipu, La Pasampoi, La Pakolongi, La Pababbari, La Panaungi, La Mampasessu and La Mappatunru. As the eldest brother, La Maddaremmeng intimidated his eight younger siblings and seized his sisters' royal provinces.
The sisters can not stand this and leave Tana Toraja. During the journey they become thirsty and seek water at a difficult to reach a puddle on the edge of a lake in a dense forest. To penetrate the dense undergrowth, they hold hands. Arriving there, they drink, rest and shower. They discuss their fate. Finally, they agree to stay at the lake. They begin a new life farming, gardening and fishing. The place was then known as Sidenreng, which is derived from the word Sirenreng - renreng "find your way to the edge of the lake". The lake became Sidenreng lake where they formed the Sidenreng kingdom.
When Indonesia became independent on December 27, 1949, the government moved from colonial monarchy ended. Sidenreng Rappang conducted its first direct elections for district heads on October 29, 2008.
Sidenreng Rappang originally consisted of two kingdoms, Sidenreng and Rappang. It was difficult to find the boundary between them. Often those from one community served in the other community. They speak the same language with slightly different dialects. Rappang region occupies the northern position, while Sidenreng is in the South.
In this area lived a scholar of Bugis called 'Grandma Mallomo'. He did not come from the royal family.
A legal order in Sidenreng states: "Naiya Ade'e De'nakkeambo, de'to nakkeana" (truth does not recognize the custom of Father and the Son). Grandma issued wise words Mallomo 'when summoned by the King to decide the punishment for grandmother Mallomo son 'who stole a neighbor plow his field equipment. In Lontara 'La Toa, Grandma Mallomo ' akin to figures Bugis - Makassar other, like I Lagaligo, Puang Rimaggalatung, Kajao Laliddo and so on. The success of the rice harvest in Sidenreng because Grandma Mallomo firmness ' in carrying out the law, as seen in the culture of the local community in determining the planting period through consultation called Tudang Sipulung ( Tudang = Sitting, Sipulung = Gathered or can be translated as the Great Assembly ) which was attended by the Pallontara ' experts regarding Lontara book ' ) and indigenous leaders. Seeing the success Tudang Sipulung which was originally initiated by the second regent, Mr. Arifin Nu'mang Colonel before 1980, other regions had already menerapkannya.Saat this Sidrap regents led by the youngest in Indonesia H. Rusdi Masse.
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