<![CDATA[Migration of the Bugis-Makassar people is well-known for a
long time. They have migrated in many territories within the
modern Indonesian state as well as to several countries in the
world. This article discusses the adaptation strategy of
“Makassar” (a collectively name of South Sulawesi) migrants
within the society of Alor Kecil, in the district of Alor, Nusa
Tenggara Timur Province, which consisting of many ethnical
groups. Some aspects to discuss regarding with adaptation
process are economic activities, local politics, agricultural
efforts, cultural equivalent, and kinship relationship. All those
aspects contribute as push-factors to accelerating the
adaptation process. The children of South Sulawesi or
Makassar migrants had been acknowledged as one of eight
ethnical and cultural groups and they live among them
peacefully.
Keywords: Migration, adaptation, Makassar people]]>
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