Rawapening , Tsunami on the slopes of Mount

In ancient times there lived a village girl named Ngasem Endang Savitri . Villagers nobody knows if Endang Savitri had a husband , but she was pregnant . Shortly thereafter she gave birth and very surprising because the population is born not an infant but a Dragons . Surprisingly dragon can talk like human beings . Dragon was named New k-ping .
New k-ping teenage asked his mother . Mom, " I also have a father ? , Who the real father " . Mother replied , " Your father is a king who is currently imprisoned in a mountainside cave Telomaya . You had time to find and meet your father . I let you get there and take this as evidence of the klintingan your father . New k-ping happily went to the hermitage of Ki Hajar Salokantara father .
New k-ping at the Hermitage until the entrance to the cave with respect , in front of Ki Hajar and asked , " Is this true Ki Hajar Salokantara hermitage ? " Then Ki Hajar answered , " Yes , that's right , I Ki Hajar Salokantara . " With prayer before Ki Hajar , New k-ping said , " Ki Hajar means is that my parents had long been looking for me , I'm a child of Savitri Endang Ngasem village and this is supposedly Klintingan relics Ki Hajar the mother said . "
" That's right , with evidence that Klintingan . However , I need one more proof that you indeed my son encircling Mount Telomoyo you try this , if you can , you are really my son . Turns New k-ping can be circled and Ki Hajar admits that he was her son . Ki Hajar New k-ping then ordered to be imprisoned in a mountainside forest .
One day the villagers want to throw a party Pathok alms earth after the harvest is over . They will hold a wide variety of dance performances . To enliven the party rollicking folk looking for animals , but did not get an animal . Finally they found a huge dragon that fasted immediately cut into pieces , the meat was brought home to the party . In the event the party came a child incarnation of New k-ping participated in the crowd and want to enjoy a meal .
With indifference and cynical they expel the boy from the party by force because they are disgusting and shameful beggars . With hurt the child left the party . He met an elderly widow grandmother kind . Invited to stop by his house . The old widow treat children like honored guests and prepared dishes . In the old widow , told the child , Grandma, "If the sound of thunder grandmother must prepare the mortar , so congratulations " . Child 's grandmother 's advice .
A moment later the boy returned to the party to try to come and ask for the dish in a party held by the villagers . But people still do not accept the child , even kicked so away from where the party was . With a child's heart that anger hold a contest . He plugged the stick into the ground , the villagers who could pull it out . None of the villagers were able to pull out the stick . Finally the child himself who drew it , it turns mesh embedded spring that had appeared increasingly heavy swell and inundate the villages , drowned residents all , except Widows Old incoming mortar and be saved, all the village into the swamps , because the water is very clear , then it is called " Swamp Dizziness " is located in the district of Semarang , Central Java .

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Reog Ponorogo , Acts of the Warrior

Ki Ageng lice , a royal servant during Bhre Kertabhumi , the last ruling King of Majapahit in the XV century will anger the powerful influence of the Majapahit king's wife who came from China . The man was also angry with the king in the government of corruption , he also saw that the power of the Majapahit kingdom will end . The man then left the king and established a martial arts college to young children , science self immunity , and the science of perfection in the hope that these young children will be the seed of the resurrection of the Majapahit kingdom again .
Aware that his army is too small to fight the royal troops Ki Ageng political message is conveyed through the performing arts Lice Reog , which is an allusion to the King and his kingdom Kertabhumi . Performance becomes a way of Ki Ageng Reog Flea build local resistance using Reog popularity .
In the show Reog displayed mask lion-shaped head , known as Singa Barong , king of the jungle , which became a symbol for Kertabhumi , and above it is plugged in peacock feathers to resemble a giant fan that symbolize the strong influence of his Chinese colleagues who manage the over all his movements . Jatilan , played by a group of dancers gemblak riding piggyback became a symbol of the power of the Majapahit Empire troops into comparison contrasts with Warok force , which was behind the red clown mask that became the symbol for Ki Ageng lice , alone and sustain weight that reached mask Singabarong more than 50 pounds just by using his teeth .
Ki Ageng Fleas Reog popularity eventually led to Bhre Kertabhumi take action and attack perguruannya , rebellion by Warok quickly overcome , and forbidden to continue teaching college will Warok . However , the disciples Ki Ageng lice continues it secretly . Even so , Reognya art itself is still allowed to be staged because the show has become popular among the people , but the story has a new groove in which the added characters from folklore that Kelono Sewandono Roxburgh , Goddess Songgolangit , and Sri Genthayu .
Well here it is the official version of the story or updated Reog Ponorogo . One day the King of Ponorogo intend applying for daughter Kediri , Dewi Ragin Yellow , but on the way the group of applicants was intercepted by King Singabarong of Kediri . King Singabarong forces consist of peacocks and lions , while the King of the Kingdom of Roxburgh and his Deputy Kelono Bujang Anom , escorted by Warok ( men dressed in black in the dance) , and this has Warok deadly black magic . The entire dance is a dance of war between the Kingdom and the Kingdom of Kediri Ponorogo , and pitted black magic between them , the dancers perform in a state of trance while dancing .

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Romantic Tragedy Origin of Banyuwangi Town

King Raden Sulakrama have a Sidopekso.Sidopekso duke has a wife named Sritanjung . Sritanjung so beautiful that the King Sulakrama fall in love . In order to tease Sritanjung king , the king sent orders Patih run roughly takes a long time .

During Sidopekso go , the king looking for a way so that he could tease Sri Tanjung . However , these desires are not terlaksana.Ketika Raden Sidopekso completed their duties , he soon met the king . The king was angry because keiginannya can not be fulfilled . Sritanjung that slandered the king during Sidopekso go askew Sritanjung play with others . Hearing that Sidopekso immediately went home . At his home Sidopekso can not repress his anger on Sritanjung . He accused Sritanjung Sidopekso betrayed . Sritanjung try to explain exactly happened but Sidopekso evasive and even intended to kill Sritanjung .

Sritanjung brought him to the edge of the river . With a sense of regret , Sritanjung try to tell the truth occurred and rejected accusations her husband . But hearing the words of his wife , the more anger flared Sidopekso abysmally . To try to prove a sense loyal to her husband , Sritanjung Sidopekso requested that killed him . His last request was that his body was washed away into the murky river . He advised, when the river water smells fishy , then it is true that he had made ​​a mistake .

Patih Sidopekso could no longer repress his anger . He plugged directly into the chest Sritanjung keris . Sritanjung died . At that moment Sritanjung corpse in the river to drown . A few moments later , Sidopekso very surprised . Why not ? Turbid water that had turned into a clear as glass . The addition of water diffuse the fragrance .

Feel it Sidopekso very sorry for what had been in his actions on Sritanjung . She was angry at herself screaming like a madman . He staggered and eventually fell to the riverbank . Banyuwangi unnoticed Sidopekso say ....... Banyuwangi Banyuwangi ...... ...........

That's the origin of the legend of Banyuwangi in East Java, Indonesia.

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So the prodigal son that boat Stone Mountain in Borneo

The legend about the prodigal son some South Kalimantan there Hapu Batu Caves . It is said that a child who is cursed ship into stone . Hapu Batu Caves is located in the village of Batu Hapu , But District , South Kalimantan .
Ancient times there lived a poor widow with her son . The widow was named Nini Kudampai , while his son called Angui . Angui beauty captured the heart of a merchant named Rivet . The permission of his mother , Angui was ' maintained ' by Rivet across the island .
Distracted treasure Rivet , Angui even be wasteful and greedy . Rivet did not want to maintain it anymore . But Angui then work hard to have abundant wealth , and wants to sail back home to meet his mother .
But up in his hometown , does not recognize her mother Angui trash . Before the words out of his mouth his mother , a typhoon came and slammed his ship . The ship and all its contents supposedly stranded in between Tambarangan and Lawahan . The ship and its contents is now a Hapu Batu Caves .

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Legend of Mermaid in Southeast Sulawesi

Once upon a time there lived a woman with two children , he only lived three of them because her husband was dead . Both children are named La Nturungkoleo and his brother named La Mbata - mbata . They live in poverty . For everyday eating so hard . Mother trying desperately to please his two sons .
One day her two children whimpering like to eat fish , and whining to his mother to find fish for them . So Mom went to sea to catch fish . His departure was made ​​to go away and not come back again , the mother is said to have become a mermaid , known as WA NDIU - NDIU , every second day the boy went to sea waiting to return to their mother , but her mother's fate would have been Takan away and never come back . Both children were sorry . Because want to eat fish to make her go away for good , then there lived two of them alone in this world .
Every time the boys ketepi sea , they often sing to entertain themselves , and expect the mother to listen and want to get back to the mainland , the following fragment of the song ," Wa Wa Ina ndiu - ndiu maipa andiku milk , andiku La Mbata - mbata , wa kaaku La Ntrungkoleo "( Oh mama si mermaids , let's give milk to my sister, my brother - La mbata mbata , sister La nturungkoleo )

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Story Jump Stone in Nias Island

South Nias regency is one of regencies in North Sumatra located on the island of Nias . With Deep Bay Capital , South Nias regency has its own tourism mainstay in addition to traditional house and a war dance that tradition Jump Rock or Fahombo that tradition carried out by a man wearing traditional clothes and skip the local Nias stone structure that is composed of more than two meters tall . Jump stone is only found in the district of Teluk Dalam .
It is said that the event was created as a venue for physical and mental test of the young men in Nias towards adulthood . Each adult males who had participated in the rituals required to pass the stone jump . Stones to be skipped in the form of building a pyramid -like monument with a flat upper surface . Not less than two meters high by 90 centimeters wide , 60 centimeters long . The jumper must traverse not just a pile of rocks , but it also must have a technique such as when landing , because if he landed the wrong position can cause muscle injury or broken bones .
If a son of the family was able to pass through the stone that had been developed in a way that huddle jump , this is a pride for parents and other relatives even the entire village community at large . That is why after the boys they could pass , then held a simple celebration with slaughtering chickens or other animals . Even some of the young nobles who entertain his village because it can jump with perfect stone for the first time . These young men will become youth advocates the village if there is a conflict with other villagers .
Seeing a young man 's ability to jump stone perfectly , then he is considered to have grown and matured physically . Because of the social rights and obligations as adults are able to run . For example : married , defending his village or join the enemy raided the village and so on . One way to measure the maturity and the maturity of a man is to look at the motor skills on the rock stacking height of 2 meters .
In the past , jumping rocks and preparation is the need to defend themselves and defend the village name . Many of the causes of conflict and war between villages . For example, the land border issue , women , and other disputes . It invites one village attacked another village , so that the soldiers who participated in the attack , should have the dexterity to jump to save themselves . But first , when the human head hunting tradition is still carried on , the battle between villages are also very common . When the human head hunters chased or escape , then they should be able to jump a fence or fortress target villages have been built from stone or bamboo or from trees that are not trapped in enemy territory .
Stunt jumps are needed because once every village had fenced or have made ​​a fortress made ​​of stone , bamboo or other materials that are difficult bypassed by the enemy . The young man returned with success in mission attack another village , will be the hero in his village .
Right now , the rest of the old tradition , has been a spectacular tourist attraction , is second to none in the world . Various actions and style of the jumper when you're on the air . There are brave draw the sword , and there is also pinning his sword with teeth .

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Tomb Jayaprana , Bali Romantic Tragedy

Jayaprana tomb is located in the Gulf Thank , just across the street . Jayaprana is an orphan who was raised by the village authorities Kalianget . He married Nyoman Layonsari from the village of Banjar . However , the ruler fell in love and conspired to kill the wife Javaprana Jayaprana to get Layonsari . Then he makes a plan to send troops to Jayaprana along the pirates against the forces that he had arrived in Bali northwest .
On arrival in the Gulf Accept , Patih Sunggaling kill Jayaprana . When authorities asked Layonsari to marry him , he chose to remain loyal to her husband and chose to commit suicide . This story became a legend of a tragic love in Bali .
Jayaprana tomb has beautiful sea views and many local people visit it . To reach the location of the tomb Jayaprana Pura require a long and steep climb but the scenery around it makes it all worthwhile effort is not in vain . The temple that contains a glass case featuring sculptures Jayaprana and Layonsari . The atmosphere is calm and beautiful scenery around the tomb , Menjangan island and even some mountain in Java Island can be seen from the tomb .
The tomb is located approximately 45 kilometers from Pulaki Temple , which is located in West Bali National Park and takes 4 hours to drive through Jembrana of Denpasar .

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