All the Things You Need to Know About Riau

TIMESINDONESIA, RIAU – Riau is one most prosperous island in Indonesia. It has become one trade zone for three country at a time, Indonesia-Malaysia-Singapore. As a triangle trade zone, the local culture was also a mere combination of these countries, either the local language or the culinary. We will give you several list of things you need to know about Riau. Check this out.

1. The place where Gurindam Dua Belas was born

Gurindam Dua Belas is one old poetry as a part of traditional Indonesian literature. It was created by a poet and a National Hero Raja Ali Haji of Riau. This poet was written in 1847 when he was 38-year-old. It becomes a popular poet for its distinctive way of writing.

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2. Penawar Rindu Island

His also is such an exotic and beautiful island. Located between Batam and Singapore this island offers a one border scenery that you will likely couldn’t find anywhere else. You could even reach Singapore with a canoe for only several minutes from a dock in Sekapung.

3. Suku Laut or Sea Gypsies Tribe

Suku Laut lives as sea gypsies. They are nomadic and travel from one place to another. They live on their boat and move from one place to another depends on the seasons. They make their living from the sea, and eat from what they found from the sea by fishing.

4. Cencaluk, a local salsa with a refreshing taste

If you usually have a salsa with nachos, perhaps you could try to make this refreshing aromatic salsa of Riau. Cencaluk made of krill, shallot and chillies. Add a splash of lime juice to make the taste more refreshing. All a little bit of salt and sugar int it and your cencaluk is ready to be served. You could dismiss the krill if you don’t like the fishy taste.  

5. Barelang bridge

Barelang bridge is a chain of 6 bridges of various types that connect the islands of Batam, Rempang, and Galang. This bridge was built in 1997 and was officially disclosed by the 3rd president of Indonesia Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie. This bridge will give an astonishing scenery in the evening. And before the sunrise.  

6. Bintan Treasure Bay

Bintan Treasure Bay of Riau has the biggest pool in South East Asia. It lies on 6,3 hectares area which makes this pool look like an artificial beach. The management also provided the visitors with a hybrid scooter to help them to go around this beautiful place and enjoy all the scenery.(*)

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