Celebrate 50th birthday in style: Epic party in Bintan with four families

Lagoi Bay in Bintan is completely covered in shallow water at high tide, but at low tide, substantial sections of the bay become exposed as a mudflat. PHOTO: ABEL ANG
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BINTAN – It began as a wild idea to organise a surprise 50th birthday celebration for one of my best friends from secondary school.  

Our group of four close friends meets several times a year with our families in tow. Get-togethers are usually planned around public holidays.

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