Souvenirs That Must Be Bought in Bintan

When visiting a place, whether for vacation or business, it certainly feels strange not to buy something to take home, right? Especially when family and friends know that we are vacationing in a beautiful place, they must have been asking for souvenirs from far in advance.

However, sometimes it can be confusing to decide what souvenirs to buy. Well, if you are vacationing at tourist spots in Bintan, don't just buy food souvenirs because Bintan has beautiful handicrafts. Let's take a look at some explanations of souvenirs below, friends.

Gonggong Crackers

Gonggong is the name of a typical Bintan shellfish. Besides being boiled and eaten with a dip of chili sauce and soy sauce, gonggong can also be processed into crackers, friends!

Usually, gonggong crackers are sold per package. The price varies depending on the contents per package. You can buy them starting from Rp15,000 to Rp30,000.

Batang Buruk Cake

Of course, it is not as its name suggests because this cake is savory and delicious. This cake, made from milk, flour, sugar, and mung beans, has become a typical Eid cake in Tanjung Pinang, friends.

With a sweet taste, batang buruk cake is sure to be loved by children. It can be bought as an alternative souvenir for friends and family because this cake can last a long time outside the refrigerator.

Hawaii Coffee

No, Hawaii coffee has nothing to do with the island located in America; it just shares the same name. This coffee can only be found in Bintan and has a unique flavor, which is like caramel chocolate.

For coffee lovers, this is a great buy to enjoy at home or to stock in the office pantry so that when feeling sleepy, you can brew it and remember the beauty of Bintan. Bintan ground coffee can be purchased for Rp50,000 per package.

Deram-deram

Deram-deram is a cake shaped like a donut, round and with a hole in the middle. This cake is made from flour mixed with brown sugar, giving it a savory and sweet taste.

It lasts quite a long time outside the refrigerator, making deram-deram a perfect souvenir. Oh yes, it is said that deram-deram is usually served as a snack for the Malay sultanate. Wow, so this means deram-deram is a luxurious food.

Tanjung Pinang Gonggong Batik

Not only food, but Bintan is also famous for its batik. As the name suggests, this batik features gonggong shell motifs with bright fabric colors, such as yellow, blue, and pink. Batik fabric is certainly a great alternative when you are confused about what souvenirs to bring for loved ones. This fabric with its distinctive motif can be purchased starting from Rp180,000 to Rp950,000 depending on the quality and width of the fabric.

Sea Product Crafts

The people of Bintan are indeed very creative. They not only process seafood into delicious dishes with their spices, but they also use it as material to create handicrafts.

Starting from small gonggong shells to large shell shells, they are crafted into beautiful handicrafts. Usually, the handicrafts made from small shell shells are keychains painted in various colors or just in the original color of the shell. These keychains can be bought for Rp12,000. The handicrafts made from larger shells are usually carved into beautiful decorations and are certainly more expensive, around Rp150,000.

Author: Nisa Maulan Shofa