Luwu, Administrative regency in South Sulawesi, Indonesia
Luwu is an administrative regency in South Sulawesi that covers a large territory with diverse landscapes. The area includes mountain ranges, valleys, and coastal regions at varying elevations.
The area takes its name from the Luwu Kingdom, which emerged in the 13th century as one of three major powers in South Sulawesi. This kingdom significantly influenced the region's political and cultural development.
The region represents the historical homeland of a kingdom that shaped South Sulawesi's culture for centuries. Local communities today maintain distinct traditions visible in their daily practices, crafts, and social gatherings.
The regency is divided into multiple administrative districts with numerous rural villages and urban settlements scattered throughout the territory. Belopa serves as the main administrative hub for the area.
The region's original literary tradition was preserved in epic manuscripts created in Luwu that rank among the longest known works of their kind. These texts reveal an ancient intellectual heritage.
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