Kemaro Island, Palembang

Kemaro Island, downstream of the Musi River in Palembang before midnight on Saturday (7 / 2), suddenly filled with tens of thousands of people – mostly residents of Chinese descent – from various regions and countries.

Tens of thousands of citizens of various nationalities and from a number of areas that came flocking the island of about five hectares, which saves the prince from the Chinese legend of love with the daughter of the King of Palembang was to celebrate Cap Go Meh – the ritual traditions of Chinese New Year – each year.
Arrival citizens wavy and reached its peak on Saturday until midnight. Everything is aimed to be on the island, at the peak of Cap Go Meh celebration in 2560, with a number of rituals attached to them, like the black sheep slaughtered in front of the mound which is believed to be the tomb of Siti Fatimah – daughter of the legendary King of Palembang who jumped into the river, to following the origin of Chinese prince who first foray into the Musi River.