the people of MInahasa are some of

the people of MInahasa are some of the most western-oriented people in Indonesia.they are very hospitable, friendly ad open-minded. the great majority is Cristian. their first contact with western the Europanes came in the 16th century with the arrival of spaniards and portuguese spices traders
however it wasn't until the dutch landed on their shores that they became integrated with western society. the province has retained its strong links with the netherlands and many of the older people speak Dutch, in addition to Indonesian and Minahasan.
Minahasan today are a welcoming friendly people and are proud of the politically stability and natural riches of this most beautifful part of indonesia.the tradisional villages are rich in cultures and most rely on the ocean for food. voyaging large distances in primitive yet seaworthy dug-out sailing canoes with colorful square sails