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PACU JALUR
Pacu
Jalur is the biggest annual festival in Kuantan Singingi regency especially in
the capital city of Taluk Kuantan district that located along the river
Kuantan. In the beginning this even is intended as an event to celebrate the
days of the Muslims like Maulid Nabi. But after the independence of Indonesia,
this festival is intended to celebrate the Independence Day of the Republic of
Indonesia .
Pacu Jalur is a long rowing boat race.
The boat is made of wooden tree that reach 25 to 40 meters and the crew of pacu
jalur is between 50-60 people. Before the main event of "Pacu Jalur 'is
started, it usually held entertainment performances like singing and dancing
performances to entertain all participants and surrounding communities,
especially those in Teluk Kuantan.
Pacu Jalur Tradition is held annualy during
the anniversary of Indonesia's independence day, this make Taluk Kuantan
becomes more popular as a national tourist destination. The race that contains
of approximately 60 people at the Kuantan River is usually followed by the
local community, neighboring districts, it even participated by the neighboring
countries such as Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.
News Item
Pekanbaru blanketed by fog
Thick fog allegedly originating from forest fires covered
Pekanbaru, Riau on Saturday, causing low visibility and pollution.
According to the Pollutant Standard Index report, the level of
pollution has reached 70.Sultan Syarif Kasim II Airport manager Ibnu Hasan said
visibility had fallen to only 500 meters, below the aviation standard.
Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Pekanbaru
chapter analyst Sanya Gautami said the fog had likely come from South Sumatra.
However, she said that several hot spots in Riau had likely also contributed to
creating the fog.
According to information from National Disaster Mitigation Agency
(BNPB) head of data Agus Wibowo, Riau had nine hot spots, while South Sumatra
had 264. Meanwhile, Bangka Belitung had 22 hot spots, Lampung 15 spots, Jambi
eight spots and North Sumatra one.
Discussion text
Birth Control in Riau
Riau has a
population of 5 million, according to the results of Population Census in 2010 Most people agree especially in Riau that some form of family limitation is desirable for the good of
the family and society. But individuals and groups–especially religious
groups–differ on the methods of birth control.
Couples that practice birth control do so
for various reasons. They may want to limit or space their children, or to have
no children at all. Young couples often postpone having children so that both
partners can work full-time. Other couples space their children so they can
give each child as much attention as possible. Some women are advised by their
doctors to avoid pregnancy for health reasons.
Even though birth control has gained in
acceptance. Some people fear that birth control encourages sexual relations
outside marriage or that government might impose birth control. Some religious
groups oppose birth control on moral grounds.
In conclusion, birth control is a choice
among parents whether they want to limit their children, or to have no children at all. There must be
some reasons behind their choice to control the birth economy, social, or may
be health. I do agree that having children is the purpose of marriage. However,
to prevent population explosion, we need to take an action and birth control is
the best answer.
