Pulau Halang or (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 Behind Island (Pulau Halang Belakang), both mostly inhabited by Hokkien people that originated from Cin-kang>Fujian Province
in China. It is located in the mouth of Delta Rokan River. Pulau Halang can be reac
hed from Bagansiapiapi by speedboat in about one hour. 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 calendar). Transportation
Motorcycles are the main transportation in Pulau Halang.
