The Legend of the City of "Banyuwangi" - fragrant water. .
The Legend of the City of "Banyuwangi" - fragrant water. .
My name is Andik Kurniawan.
I live in Malang
East Java,
Indonesia.
I'd like to tell you the legend about the name
of the city "Banyuwangi" (means roughly 'fragrant water').
Here it is:
Once upon a time, in the coast of Eastern Java, there was a
kingdom ruled by a king. The King had a very good looking son. His
name was Raden Banterang.
Raden Banterang was to be the future King when the time comes to
replace his father. Raden Banterang was so loved by his people,
however but one bad fault. He got angry easily.
One day, raden Banterang went hunting to the forest with his
guards. He met a very beautiful girl.
"I am a human being. I am here because I am afraid of enemy
attack. My father died defending the kingdom"
"Are you he daughter of the King of Klungkung?"
"Yes"
Then she (with the name of Susati) told him about her suffering.
Raden Bentarang then brought the girl to the palace.
One day a beggar (named Surati), which was actually Susati's older
sister came to the palace.
"Raden bentarang killed our father, helped me to take revenge"
"I am so sorry Sister, but he saved my live. I will not help
you"
Surati was very angry. She then told Raden
Banterang a lie. That she found a man's head band in Susati's bed.
He believed her story ans was very angry.
Banterang dragged Susato to a river and was about to killed her
with his keris when suddenly Susati run away and plunged herself
into the wild stream.
Susati never came up.
Not long after the accident, a lovely fragrant flower started
growing from the place where Susati disappeared.
Raden Bentarang was shocked and realised his mistake.
"God, please forgive me, my wife had done nothing wrong" But, it's
too late. She has disappeared.
The place where this happened is now called "Banyu Wangi" meaning
"The fragrant Waters".
(If you know bali, Banyuwangi is located accross the Bali strait.
Next time I'll tell you the legend of Bali Strait).
Sudah dulu ya .Salam buat teman-teman di Fahan
School semuanya.
Andik Kurniawank
The Legend of Roro Jonggrang.
Hi, my friend, I want to tell you about Roro Jonggrang (Princess Jonggrang)
This story is about one of thousands of temples sourrounding Prambana temple.
It's about candi Roro Jonggrang (The temple of Princess Jonggrang) Indeed, it
is a very beautiful temple. it is also used by Hindu followers to pray.
This is the story
Once upon a time there was a king called Prabu Baka (Prabu was the titled for
kings in Java long time ago). He wanted to marry Jonggrang. of course Roro Jonnnggrang
refused him because his father was king Baka^s enemy. Roro Jonggrang was threatened
in a bad manner, and was forced to be married.
She,finally acccepted King Baka after a very difficult agreement; King Baka
had to build a thousand temples in one night. Roro Jonggrang thought it was
imposible, but it was very easy for the king. who had many bad and cruel fairies
to help him. The task was almost fulfilled by the King., when suddently Roro
Jonggrang ordered all the women to hit and rap their "lesung"(Jesung is an instrument
for preparing rice)
All the roosters thought it was morning because the sound of lesung was the
sign that morning was coming. The roosters crowing with very loud.
Hearing the roosters loud voice, King Baka with the fairies felt down hearted.
Only 999 temples had been built. This was still not enough for the Princess.
But King Baka could do anything at anytime. The fairies were very afraid of
the dawn so they were all running and hiding because they thought the dawn was
coming soon.
Knowing it was only a trick King Baka was very angry with the Princess and with
became very bad tempered. He changed Princess Jonggrang into the last temple.
Now,you can see the Roro Jonggrang temple in Prambanan. (From;Gunawan Pujanarko
and translated by Bu Wahyuni)
Nyai Ratu kidul The South Beach Queen
Once upon a time there was a king called Prabu Siliwangi. He had some wives.
One of the wives was the first lady. The first lady had a very beautiful doughter;
Princess Kardita. Kardita was not only beautiful but she was also good, smart
and kind hearted,
Everybody liked her, except her stepmothers. They had not had any children at
all. They hit Kardita and her mother. One day they visited an old man who can
changed Kardita and her mother into a bad and ugly people.
Not long after that both of them became very ugly and smelt so bad. Both of
them had so many ulcers in their body. All the people did not know that both
of them were the first lady and Princess Kardita both of them were exiled far
away from their country.
The two people-mother and the daughter walked and walked until they reached
the beach. Her mother died in that place because she was very tired and felt
pain. Kardita was very sorry about it. When she was so tired and sleepy.
She heard a voice in her ears as Kardita didn't want be so sad, 'Although you
are alone now. Please,get up , jump and swim into the sea. Stay there forever,
and you'll find your happiness.'
Kardita jumped and swam into the sea. Suddently she felt very healthy and smelt
so fragrant .She touched her face and she was very surprised. Her face was very
smooth. She thanked the gods.
She became more beautiful, healthy and stronger than ever before."Now Kardita
you have become the queen of the sea. Your shall be mistress of this sea forever".
A sound from the god of the sea made her very happy. Since that day she was
called Nyai Roro kidul-The mistress and the queen of the South sea (the Pasific
ocean)
Told by; Bahtiar and angkie;translated by bu Yuni
Most Javanese people still believe in dynamism.They still believe that Nyai
Roro Kidul still exist up to now. They object to wearing green and blue colours
when they visit or have a trip in the beach. It is dangerous becouse blue and
green are her favourite colours.