Thousands of years ago, Bangka Island was mesmerizingly beautiful. On its fertile land, myriad kinds of trees and plants thrived, creating a lush green scenery as far as one could see. Fair
white sand adorned its beaches, clear blue water filled its seas. Looking at the calm sea, one would always find tranquility. The sound of crashing waves was a beautiful song in the quiet island.
Its beauty was so captivating that one would always want to enjoy all the island had to offer. At the time, there were only a handful of villages in the island. The very few inhabitants of the island lived in peace and prosperity.