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Batam Sights

1. Vihara Budhi Bhakti Temple : This is a colorful modern Buddhist temple in Nagoya which is actively used by the Chinese community on Batam

Riau Islands Province

Originally part of Riau Province, the Riau Islands were split off as separate province in 1 July 2004 with Tanjungpinang as its capital, located at Bintan Islands. The major ethnic group of the province is Malay, others are Javanese, Sundanese Buginese, Minangkabau and Batak.

1st PGI Amateur open Golf Championship 2010 in Batam

History of Karimun

Karimun used to be under the power of Sriwijaya Kingdom until it fell in 13th century. Buddhism had been exist at the time, proven by an inscription in Pasir Panjang village. It is said that the traders ships often passed over Karimun that moment, and then Malaka Kingdom ( Islam ) influence came there.

Vihara Dharma Sasana

According to information it was built around 200-300 years ago, by immigrant who came from Chinese highland in eighteenth century. There were 3 main buildings in vihara complex, two of them comprise early building located in the front of complex face to sea ward, whereas another behind them on high ground built in later period. Two building built early on behalf of Chinese gods, whereas young building intended to Sang Buddha Amithaba.

History of Senggarang

In various sources mentioned that bigger enough community from Chinese in Riau came from Daeng Celak administration, that is Yang Dipertuan Muda Riau II in 1728-1745. At that time was developed gambir product one of export commodity which has highly economic value. Chinese come and worked in gambir treatment.

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The short profile of Karimun

List of Hotel in Karimun

List of money changer in Karimun

List of Beauty Salon in Karimun

List of massages in Karimun

Bintan beach resorts