A Historical overview on Batam
Batam form one of the islands which locating between the Malacca and Singapore straits. It is never known where the name of Batam was derived from, which could become a reference from where the name of Batam to be taken. It is clearly that Batam is a big island among the 329 islands locating in the Batam City territory. The one and only source, which mentioned clearly the name of Batam and could be find out to this time is London Tractate (1824). It is estimated that the indigenous inhabitants of Batam are Melayu people, who are well known as straits or sea people. This population has occupied this territory since the period of the Temasek Kingdom (Now Singapore) at the year 1300 or at the early of 14 century, even from the other sources it has been possible Batam island has been inhabited by sea people since 231 AD, within the Singapore period it was called Ujung Island.

Parade Tari Daerah: April week 2

At the golden period of Malacca Kingdom, Batam was under control of admiral Hang Tuah, After the golden period of Malacca Kingdom, Batam was under control of Admiral Hang Tuah, After the downfall of Malacca, the authority on Batam island held by Admiral Hang Nadium, who resided at Bentan (now Bintan Island). When Hang Nadium died, the island was occupied by Sultan Johor up to the middle of 18 century. The presence of Riau Lingga Kingdom so far and the formation of Yang Dipertuan Muda Riau position, Batam Island therefore along with the other island occupied under the autority of Yang Dipertuan Muda Riau up to the ending of Melayu Riau Kingdom in 1911. After the Melayu Riau Kingdom which had been the centre at Lingga separated from Johor, Then Yang Dipertuan Besar, with the little of Sultan later on divided his authorized territory in Melayu Kingdom Lingga Riau into 3 (three) parts, namely the authority of Sultan in Daek Lingga, Yang Dipertuan Muda in Penyengat Island nad Temenggung Bulang.

Pemilihan Duta Wisata: May week 2

In 19 century, the competition between British and Dutch was very aggravated in the effort of occupying the trade in Malacca straits. Singapore Port, which increasing swifly, urged the Dutch endeavoring through various ways to occupy Melayu and the other trading activities passing through the port Batam is one of the 329 islands situated between Malacca and Singaporean Straits: however such name is traceable in London tract 1824. The tract describes areas under the power of England and Dutch. It says that the inhabited island is situated face with Singaporean pirated hang out around the Island, Making the water unsafe of shis to sail by. During the Kerajan Malacca (Malacca Kingdom's) golden area. Batam lied under the feet of Admiral Hang Tuah. Upon the fall of Malacca, The power was transferred to the Sultan Of Johor until mid 18th century when the Riau Lingga Kingdom emerged and Batam was re- transferred to the King of Riau to the fall of the Malayan Riau Kingdom in 1991.

Festival Layang-layang July week 2

In 18th century Lord Mito and Raffles of the United Kingdom made of trade of with the Dutch Indian Government resulting in the transfer of Batam island as the Singapore's twin island Dutch Government in the 1983, The Central Government made Batam Municipality and established it as an industrial area with offshore oil exploitation as well as drilling industry of operational base. Since Batam is Geographically strategic, it succeeded in becoming an industrial and tourism development area.

Batam City is tropical it average temperature is between 22'C - 32'C whereas its humidity is 85% with low season namely is summer and rainy season. The lowest rainfall occurs in August. During November to February the sea waves are higher than usual, which is called the East Monsoon.

Seni Budaya Rakyat Pesisir: August week 2

Batam Island is 1.570.35 Km2, bordered by:

By law of 53/ 1999, Batam City is divided into 8 districts and 51 villages administrative namely:

To get into Batam, ones can go by air at Hang Nadium Airport. The airport was named after Hang Nadium, one of the Malayan Heroes. For those who wish to visit Batam by sea pass, there are:

Attraction and Tourism Objects
There are many beautiful and untouched natural beaches such as Melur, Kampung Panau, Tanjung Datuk, Nongsa, Bukit Harimau Beach and so on, Smooth waves makes your weekend more serene and unforgettable.

Sport Tourism
One regular event of sport tourism is the Sea Eagle Boat Competition. This yearly competition aims as strengthening the brotherhood among social members, neighboring countries and the world as well as preserving the tradition in the community.

Cultural and Religious Tourism
In Batam there are many places with the potential of cultural of tourism destinations such as Kampung Jabi Tourism Object, Vietnam Refugees Camp, Setokok Village, Duta Maetreya Vihara, Cetye Tri Darma Pagoda as well as the Ancient Burial Yard such the Japanese Cemetery, Temenggung Abdul Jamal's Tomb and so on. In Sekupang there are three tombs namely the tomb of Syech Abdul Karim, the tomb of Syech Mohammad Abu Bakar and the Tomb of Siti Hajjah Hawa. They were Moslems, the followers of the Tarikhat Nafsabandyah School derived from the Syari'at, Tarikhat, Hakekat and Ma'rifat.

Seni Budaya Rakyat Pesisir: August week 2

Religious Center
Barelang is blessed with magnificent Malay culture with the majority Islam religion but freedom of worship is guaranteed for other religions as we can find many places of worship for any religions in the islands.

Masjid Raya Batam
Masjid Raya Batam Great Mosque is located in Batam Centre, 100 meters to west of Batam Municipality Office. It is the biggest mosque in Riau Archipelagos Province. Batam is one of the pilgrimage centre embarkations which providing pilgrim accommodation before departed to Mecca located in Batam Centre next to Batam Mosque. As the biggest mosque in Batam it is also the centre of the Moslem religious affairs for instance Batam Amil Zakat, Majelis Ulama Indonesia, Institution of Medicine, Food and Cosmetic Research, Batam Moslem Associations Forum, Centre of The Al- Quran Recitation and Library.

Church
Church as a fellowship (Communion) which is a safety sacrament for all human beings in the world. You would find a lot of Churches in Batam, especially for the Protestant Christian. As to fulfill your religious activity also provided the English service worship where you can find at Peniun and Jodoh.

Sea Eagle Boat Race: August week 3

Maha Vihara Duta Maitreya
In 1986, The president of International Great Dao, His Holiness Great Master Gao Shan Yu Ren, arrived in Batam to deliver The Dharma of Conscience awakening. He stated that Batam was a Lotus island, a Treasure Island on November 2nd 1991. It is located at Sungai Panas and takes 8 minutes by taxi from Batam Centre Ferry Terminal.

Pura Agung Amerta Bhuna
Pura or Temple as it may called as a place for The Hindu religion followers to pray the Sovereign God. The whole building in the area of Pura is a replica of heaven where Ida Hyang Widhi lives as well as the symbol of the Cosmos Realm. The pura Agung Amerta Bhuana is located 100 metres to the west of the Sungai ladi Reservoir. A 20 minutes ride by taxi from Batam Centre Ferry Teminal.

Art, Literature and Folk Game
There are folk arts and games handed down from generation to generation attractive and impressive to watch in Batam as Malayan Heritages, such as: Kompang, Rebana, Zapin Dance, Joget, Lukah Gila, Joget Dangkung, Jogi Dance, Gyro Bowl, Congkak Jong, Mak Yong Sampan Kolek Theatre, Traditional Sonnets, Poetry, Gurindam reading and so on. All those artistic and impressive attractions will give a distinctive color in the efforts to develop as well as the Temptation of the tourism itself.

Festival Makanan Nusantara: July week 4

Mak Yong Theatre
Makyong Theatre is a Malay traditional artistry exists in Batam, precisely in Panjang Island. This theatre is also well known in Mantang Arang, Riau Archipelagos Province. All tonal players or Makyong theatre usually wear according to acted figure. In the stage performance Makyong is accompanied by typical song and music of Malay. As makyong comparison could be compared to Lenong in Betawi, Ludruk in east Java, Kalasan in West Java.

Kompang Music
This music is played to greet honorable guests or played in marriage celebration with young lads and lasses bringing coconut flowers painted with lively colors to brighten and turn on the party. The sound of Kompang is so merry as though calling us to come closer and watch the procession.

Sampan Kolek
Sampan Kolek is a dated traditional boat that the ancient seamen used to catch fish (fish, octopus, and fish netting). Sampan Kolek Has sails and strongly depends on nthe wind blow to come the destination. There was yet no machined boat. The race takes place in August in Belakang Padang and Sembulang.

Kenduri Seni Melayu: September week 2

Jong
A 1- 2 meter miniature of the Sampan Kolek used by the Malayans in Their daily games is spare time from sea. The race takes places in August in Belakang Padang and Sembulang.

Kampung Melayu Beach Adventure
Kampung Melayu or malay village is an easily access tourism area in located in Batu Besar east of Batam and near to Hang Nadium Airport. With large area serves you various activity facilities that include kayaking, water bicycle, and beach game such as volleyball and on- water pillow fight area and you can even feel the adventure of rowing a dragon boat with friends. There is also a food stall, a mosque to fulfill their religious duties, shower and restrooms for day- trippers with the traditional, Malay Orchestra performed on the stage.