Once upon a time, on the coast in Java called Tanjung Perak, there lived a variety of sea animals. They live in peace and harmony. Only an octopus, called Cumi could not get along with the other sea creature. Cumi is very cruel and messy.
One day Cumi goes to a fish's house-called Suro. He tells Suro that one of
The crocodiles, Boyo, will soon attack Suro. Suro and Baya, are both
good and kind to each-other. They are best friends. So of course, Suro does not believe Cumi.
Cumi has many arguements with Suro who will not believe in what he says. Cumis tales are not true at all. Cumi is a big liar!
Finally, Cumi goes to Boyos house. This time Cumis lies are so believable that Boyo believes what Cumi has to say, He gets upset and swims in a hurry to Suros house.
Baya is very angry and is strong and cruel. He attacks Boyo and
wounds him. Suro is still calm and does not fight back.
But knowing that Boyo never stop attacking him. Suro becomes brave and strong. He fight Boyo bravely. The sea turns red with their blood.
In the place where hey fought was built the city called Suroboyo. Suroboyo is a Javanese word derived from Suro and Boyo. (Suro- fish, means brave and Boyo-crocodille, means danger. Suroboyo city therefore means Brave in danger..
And that is all about the legend. In Indonesian language Suroboyo is pronounced and spelled Surabaya.
The tale told by : Ni Luh Putu Novi
Translated by : Bu Yuni
Kind regards to Amy and her friends in Year Four.
