Category Archives: Budaya INDONESIA

Si Kelingking, Indonesian Folklore From Bangka Belitung Province

Alkisah, live a couple living in a village on Belitung Island. Despite living in poverty, they remain peaceful and happy. However, they do not have children yet. They do not despair, almost every time they pray to God. “Oh God! Give us a child, even a little! ” That is the prayer they always pray. […]

The Origin of Dumai and Putri Tujuh, Indonesian Folklore From Riau

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In the past, in Dumai there was a kingdom led by a queen named Cik Sima. The kingdom was called the Seri Bunga Tanjung Kingdom. Cik Sima has seven beautiful daughters. Among the seven daughters, the youngest was the most beautiful. Her name is Mayang Sari. One day, the seven daughters were bathing in Lubuk […]

Si Lancang Anak Durhaka, Indonesian folklore from Riau Province

In the old days, in the Kampar area, Si Lancang lived with his mother. They are concerned about their daily lives relying on a meager income as farm laborers. This situation made Si Lancang think of improving his fortune by going abroad. One day, Si Lancang left for the land of the people. It is […]