English: The flag originated from the Kingdom of Luwu which was handed over by datu Luwu Alimudin Setia Raya to Sangia Niundera because he helped the king of Luwu in
The war against the Kingdom of Suppa (Palopo) and with the help of Sangia Niundera, Luwu was able to win the war. The flag became the flag of the Mekongga Kingdom starting
In the XVII century or the reign of Sangia Niundera.
The symbol and function of the flag
• as a symbol of brotherhood between Mekongga Kingdom and Luwu kingdom
• as a sign of the official entry of Islam in the Mekongga Kingdom (Kolaka regency)
• as a symbol of glory courage and pain
• as a unifying tool for the people of the Mekongga Kingdom
Work recreation in museum by Drs. Munaser Arifin Latuma
Flag from the 17th century. No original authorship can be claimed as it passes as public domain. Recreations of the flag can be attributed to researcher, Drs. Munaser Arifin Latuma, as the researcher and designer for the recreation of the flag donated to the Museum.
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