Tanjung Pinang as the capital of Riau Island charm in store tours, ranging from cultural tourism, historical, and nautical. One of the nautical heritage that still survives is the Dragon Boat Race by the local community also known as the "Tanjung Pinang Dragon Boat Race".
The history of the tradition of Dragon Boat entry into the city is not separated from the influence of the interaction between the kingdom and the Malay Kingdom of Chinese merchants. In ancient times, the Kingdom of Malay has a close relationship with the kingdom of China (China), such as diplomatic relations, trade, and education. It is inseparable from the attitude of the Malay community is friendly and ready to accept anyone as his own. In the process of interaction, the place of cultural assimilation among immigrant communities with the local community. In recognition of migrants to the host community, then they introduced the boat race is typical of Chinese society is also called the Dragon Boat Race. Along with the colonization by the Dutch to Malay kingdom on the island Penyengat especially since the late 19th to early 20th century, making this activity stopped in quite a long time.
Just in 1992, the Local Government again raised Tanjung Pinang City Dragon Boat Race activities that had long been drowned. In early implementation, the Dragon Boat Race is only for people in the province of Riau (before the regional division of Riau Islands Province). This is done, remember, is still the lack of athletes who owned the area and the lack of sponsorship and promotions. However, not long after the activities Dragon Boat Race held in Tanjung Pinang diperlombakan to the national level followed by the athletes from various provinces in Indonesia and neighboring countries, like Malaysia, Singapore, and European countries, namely Britain and the Czech Republic.
In its development, this activity has always held as one of the maritime cultural assets to attract tourists to visit Tanjung Pinang city. Activities that take place every mid-November, since 2002, established as one of the City Government's annual event Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands Province.
The history of the tradition of Dragon Boat entry into the city is not separated from the influence of the interaction between the kingdom and the Malay Kingdom of Chinese merchants. In ancient times, the Kingdom of Malay has a close relationship with the kingdom of China (China), such as diplomatic relations, trade, and education. It is inseparable from the attitude of the Malay community is friendly and ready to accept anyone as his own. In the process of interaction, the place of cultural assimilation among immigrant communities with the local community. In recognition of migrants to the host community, then they introduced the boat race is typical of Chinese society is also called the Dragon Boat Race. Along with the colonization by the Dutch to Malay kingdom on the island Penyengat especially since the late 19th to early 20th century, making this activity stopped in quite a long time.
Just in 1992, the Local Government again raised Tanjung Pinang City Dragon Boat Race activities that had long been drowned. In early implementation, the Dragon Boat Race is only for people in the province of Riau (before the regional division of Riau Islands Province). This is done, remember, is still the lack of athletes who owned the area and the lack of sponsorship and promotions. However, not long after the activities Dragon Boat Race held in Tanjung Pinang diperlombakan to the national level followed by the athletes from various provinces in Indonesia and neighboring countries, like Malaysia, Singapore, and European countries, namely Britain and the Czech Republic.
In its development, this activity has always held as one of the maritime cultural assets to attract tourists to visit Tanjung Pinang city. Activities that take place every mid-November, since 2002, established as one of the City Government's annual event Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands Province.
Feature
Dragon Boat Race held at the Tanjung Pinang is quite special. The participants who will jump in the race, the race is not allowed to bring their own equipment, such as boats, rowing equipment, and other equipment. Equipment used in the race entirely the responsibility of the committee. This is because, the Dragon Boat race which will be used in a typical community to use the Dragon Boat Tanjung Pinang is a slightly different shape and structure of the boats used in other Dragon Boat race. The size of the boat consists of about 12 meters long, 1 meter wide, and weighing 300 kg weight. Number of personnel in a team of 15 (fifteen), the composition of 12 (twelve) persons serving as rowers, 1 (one) as tekong / driver, and 2 (two) for backup.
Unlike the other dragon boat race, the route to reach the finish line in the Dragon Boat race Tanjung Pinang is also quite unique. Participants must ride the boat as far as 300 m and then turned back to take the same path to the finish line right where the original start. Thus, participants race a distance of about 600 m to be the fastest. Each participant must Dragon Boat Race route in the trajectory are made as wide as 6 m to 4 Dragon Boat.
To animate this race, since 2002 until now held several additional races, such as race kayak / canoe, swim with the route Tanjung Pinang Island and Coast Penyengat, diving competitions, traditional canoe paddle race, canoe race traditional screens, and race jong ( ship replica).
Location
Dragon Boat Race held in Tanjung Pinang, Kota Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia.
Accessibility
To get to the location of the race, the trip can be reached by private car or public transportation. If you use traditional urban transportation, the journey starts from the airport in Kota Raja Haji Fisabilillah towards Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Pinang which is about 5 km with a travel time of about 15 minutes.
Ticket
To watch the Dragon Boat Race Tanjung Pinang, no charge.
Accommodation and Other Facilities
There are various food fairs and crafts typical of Malay. The tourists can buy souvenirs or enjoy a variety of typical Malay Malay cuisine at bazaar stalls around a racecourse.
Since the race is held in Tanjung Pinang takes place in bebarapa day, the tourists need to take advantage of hotel lodging located in the city. Choice Hotels also vary, ranging from class until the star jasmine.
Dragon Boat Race held at the Tanjung Pinang is quite special. The participants who will jump in the race, the race is not allowed to bring their own equipment, such as boats, rowing equipment, and other equipment. Equipment used in the race entirely the responsibility of the committee. This is because, the Dragon Boat race which will be used in a typical community to use the Dragon Boat Tanjung Pinang is a slightly different shape and structure of the boats used in other Dragon Boat race. The size of the boat consists of about 12 meters long, 1 meter wide, and weighing 300 kg weight. Number of personnel in a team of 15 (fifteen), the composition of 12 (twelve) persons serving as rowers, 1 (one) as tekong / driver, and 2 (two) for backup.
Unlike the other dragon boat race, the route to reach the finish line in the Dragon Boat race Tanjung Pinang is also quite unique. Participants must ride the boat as far as 300 m and then turned back to take the same path to the finish line right where the original start. Thus, participants race a distance of about 600 m to be the fastest. Each participant must Dragon Boat Race route in the trajectory are made as wide as 6 m to 4 Dragon Boat.
To animate this race, since 2002 until now held several additional races, such as race kayak / canoe, swim with the route Tanjung Pinang Island and Coast Penyengat, diving competitions, traditional canoe paddle race, canoe race traditional screens, and race jong ( ship replica).
Location
Dragon Boat Race held in Tanjung Pinang, Kota Tanjung Pinang, Riau Islands Province, Indonesia.
Accessibility
To get to the location of the race, the trip can be reached by private car or public transportation. If you use traditional urban transportation, the journey starts from the airport in Kota Raja Haji Fisabilillah towards Tanjung Pinang Tanjung Pinang which is about 5 km with a travel time of about 15 minutes.
Ticket
To watch the Dragon Boat Race Tanjung Pinang, no charge.
Accommodation and Other Facilities
There are various food fairs and crafts typical of Malay. The tourists can buy souvenirs or enjoy a variety of typical Malay Malay cuisine at bazaar stalls around a racecourse.
Since the race is held in Tanjung Pinang takes place in bebarapa day, the tourists need to take advantage of hotel lodging located in the city. Choice Hotels also vary, ranging from class until the star jasmine.
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