THREE major rivers and close to a hundred rivulets crisscross the Regency of Hulu in Riau province, providing a good source of livelihood for its residents. Most of the major rivers still function as means of transport, source of drinking water and fish breeding.

With a population of 340,701 in 2004, this area can become a tourist attraction, given its beautiful scenery and variety of ethnic traditions. Earlier on, the government had targeted t