Unique Tradition of Tropok Lights on Riau Malay Earth

Every month of Ramadan, in the Malay Archipelago of Riau Province, Indonesia, always carries on a unique tradition, namely the Colok Lights Festival in every mosque throughout the village.

The Colloquette Festival aims to enliven the holy month of Ramadan for Muslims.

So that every mosque decorated with Colok Lamp with various forms of beautiful series. So that at night the series looks beautiful and captivating.

The Colok lights made from this small bottle, turned on with kerosene and given the axis of used cloth.

Every night, these lights are turned on one by one, so that a thousand of Colix Lamps emit a reddish glow between the dark nights.

Uniquely, this series of Colok Lights is rated by the jury of the local government. Decorative Lamps The best plugs will be rewarded by the government.

With this prize, can spur the public spirit to be more busy making a series of Colok Lights.

Festival Lampu Colok has become a tradition and culture for the people of Riau Riau.

This tradition has been implemented since the time of ancestors of the Malay community, especially the people in the coastal area of ​​Riau Province.

While the Lampu Colok tradition does not exist in other areas. Festival Lampu Colok is only available in Bbumi Melayu Riau in Indonesia.

Festival Lampu Colok is held for one week, every Ramadan. Every night, the series of Colok Lights are crowded by people after performing the Tarawih Prayer at the mosque.

The visiting people are not only Muslims but also people of other religions and foreign tourists. So the Festival Lampu Colok is becoming lively and vibrant.