Lake Tempe is one of tourism in South Sulawesi who visited many tourists, both domestic and foreign. Lake of the extent of 13,000 hectares, if viewed from a height looks like a giant basin. The lake is a source of livelihood, fishing, not only for the District Wajo community, but also part of the community and District Soppeng Sidrap. Along the lakeside, the fishermen appear to nuances of the Bugis a row facing toward the lake.
Uniquely
Tempe is a lake of fresh water fish in the world, because the lake is the basic source of food save a lot of fish. In addition, the lake also has fresh fish species that can not be found elsewhere. This is because the location of the lake is located just above the plate Continental Australia and Asia.
In the middle of Lake Tempe, appear to float hundreds of houses belonging to fishermen who fall in line with a flag that decorated colorful. From the top of the houseboat, the tourists can see the sun rise and the best one in the same position, see the various animals and birds, flowers, grass and water that float on the surface of water. In the evenings, visitors can see the beautiful moon illuminate the Tempe Lake while fishing.
Lake Tempe Festival
In each of the festival was held on August 23 or the sea is also often called Maccera Tappareng (bless lake) is marked with a cow-cutting led by the head of the local fishermen. In this event, visitors can see the various attractions that are very interesting, like the traditional boat race, boat tub, a game of people (eg, race kites), the selection ana 'dara (virgin) and kallolona (youth) Land Wajo, padendang (mortar hit), The traditional music and dance bissu played by shemale, and various other. Implementation of this festival is that feel of family and unity among fellow fishermen remain awake with the principles of "3-S", namely Sipakatau, Sipakainge, and Sipakalebbi (mutual respect, giving each other advice, and mutual respect). With this witness the festival, the tourists can learn about cultural community Bugis in South Sulawesi, especially Bugis Wajo.
Location
Tempe is located in the Lake District Tempe, Wajo Regency, South Sulawesi Province.
Access
Lake is located 7 km from Sengkang City, the capital of Kabupaten Wajo. To reach this place, from Sengkang to River City Walennae can go through the land using the car pete-pete (microbus). From River to Lake Walennae Tempe applied for 30 minutes using a motor boat or katinting, with a cost of Rp. 50.000, - to Rp. 75.000, - per person.
Accommodation and Facilities
For tourists who want to see the beautiful moon at night while fishing, can stay in the houseboat in the middle of the lake along with local fishermen.
