Language
Riau is home to various dialects of the Malay and Chinese language. The dominant language used by the Malay population is Malay. The Chinese population (predominantly Hokkien, Hakka, and Teochew) speak a variety of Chinese dialects, the most common being Min Nan, originating from the southern part of Fujian province in the south-eastern part of China.
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“Great literature is simply language charged with meaning to the utmost possible degree.”
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