Tanjung Pinang - "As a maritime area, Kepulauan Riau residents are spread across many islands to remote areas. The results of the 2020 Population Census (SP2020) are very important for the Kepulauan Riau provincial government to draw up development plans so that prosperity and welfare can be realized properly. "Thus the testimony of the Deputy Governor of Kepulauan Riau, Isdianto in opening the Festival Bahari which will last for 5 days (5-10 / 11). The festival which was held for the fourth time is a collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism and the Kepulauan Riau Provincial Government (Kepri) in the framework of the anniversary of the Kepulauan Riau Province. Various events were held such as traditional competitions, SME product exhibitions and the creative economy, grand tabligh, art performances, entertainment stages, and other interesting activities. A distinctive feature of the Kepulauan Riau Festival Bahari is the Yacht Rally Event which is participated by various countries. The opening was held on Tuesday night (5/11) at the Regional Building of the Kepulauan Riau Province. The 2020 Population Census (SP2020) was present at the opening in the form of an SP2020 highlight video screening and the presentation of placards from the Head of BPS's Public Relations and Legal Bureau, Endang Retno Sri Subiyandani representing the Head of BPS RI to the Deputy Governor of the Kepulauan Riau. "This event is very strategic to socialize SP2020 because it is international. The good relationship between BPS and the Kepulauan Riau Regional Government and the Tourism Office makes the Riau Islands Provincial BPS able to insert SP2020 socialization without paying, "said Zulkifli, Head of Provincial BPS who also accompanied Yani, Endang Retno's nickname when delivering placards to the Deputy Governor. At the end of the event, Yani appeared to socialize SP2020 to the media present at the event. "SP2020 is carried out in two stages, online and interviewed. Residents who do not get internet access will be recorded by the officers by interview in person. " The event was closed with a variety of dances and singing typical Malay and beat the drum together with the Deputy Governor of Kepulauan Riau, representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and invited guests who attended.