Padjoge is a dance originating from South Sulawesi, both Bugis and Makassar. During the colonial period in Maros, there was also a Padjoge dance performed in aristocratic circles by girls who came from among the common people.

Padjoge dance is a folk dance that is shown at the King’s party and also for the public. Padjoge functions as entertainment and can also benefit from material / objects because the audience can get Mappasompa (Sawer) to one of the Padjoge they like. Usually the dancers also dance alone while singing then look for their partner, then the dancer gives betel leaves to the man they choose and they will dance together.