Kemaro Island is an island in the middle of Musi River. There is a legend about Kemaro.The island is evidence and symbol of the love and loyalty of Princess Siti Fatimah, daughter of the King of Sriwijaya, towards a Chinese Prince called Tan Bun An. In short story, both of them are jump into the river and never come back again. The local peoples believe that this new island is the couple’s tomb and therefore they call it "Kemarau Island". There are the grave of them in Kemaro Island that can you see. Beside that in the island there are a pagoda and chinese temples. Every Chinese New Year, the Island is always crowded. On this day, thousands of ethnic Chinese from Palembang and around Indonesia, as well as from neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia ,Hong Kong and Taiwan gather on the island, arriving here by boat from Palembang city.You can come to there just to walk or see the scenery. You also can come to there when Cap Go Meh celebrations, because there are so many attractions will show on the night, such as Barongsai, the local Chinese bands, and Chinese opera. To reach the island, you pass the Musi River by tongkang, small boats called ketek, speedboats, and dragon boats.
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