Halang Island or Pulau Halang (, literally "obstructing island"), is an island in Rokan Hilir,
Riau
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Indonesia
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. 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
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in
China
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. It is located in the mouth of Delta
Rokan River
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Festival
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
Lunar most commonly means "of or relating to the Moon".
Lunar may also refer to:
Arts and entertainment
* ''Lunar'' (series), a series of video games
* "Lunar" (song), by David Guetta
* "Lunar", a song by Priestess from the 2009 album ''Prior t ...
calendar).
Transportation
Motorcycles are the main method of transportation in Pulau Halang.