Halang Island
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Pulau Halang | |
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| Location | Kubu, Rokan Hilir, Riau, Indonesia |
| Coordinates | 2°11′N 100°40′E / 2.19°N 100.66°E |
Halang Island or Pulau Halang (Indonesian: Pulau Halang, literally "obstructing island"), is an island in Rokan Hilir, Riau, Indonesia. It has two fishing villages; Front Island (Pulau Halang Depan) and Back Island (Pulau Halang Belakang), both mostly inhabited by Hokkien people who originated from Cin-kang Fujian Province in China. It is located in the mouth of Delta Rokan River. Pulau Halang can be reached from Bagansiapiapi by speedboat in about one hour.
Festival
[edit]There are two annual festivals each year: one the 18th of the fourth month on Front Island, and another on the 16th of the sixth month on Behind Island (Chinese Lunar calendar).
Transportation
[edit]Motorcycles are the main method of transportation in Pulau Halang.
