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Halang Island

Coordinates: 2°11′N 100°40′E / 2.19°N 100.66°E / 2.19; 100.66
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Pulau Halang
Pulau Halang
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Geography
LocationKubu, Rokan Hilir, Riau, Indonesia
Coordinates2°11′N 100°40′E / 2.19°N 100.66°E / 2.19; 100.66

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

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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

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Motorcycles are the main method of transportation in Pulau Halang.

References

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