Pajoge

Pajoge is a kind of dance that originated from South Sulawesi, both Bugis and Makassar.

Dance pajoge usually displayed in the palace or the residence of the royalty by the girl who came from among the common people. At first dance is only an entertainment for men. The audience, usually of the royalty, sitting in a circle. The dancers dance circle. Each dancer dancing alone, singing and looking for partners in the audience. Then he would give betel leaves to the man who has been chosen. Men will be dancing with the girl.