Tag Archives: Fairy Tales

Cenderawasih birds, Indonesian folk tales from Papua

In ancient times, there was an old woman living with a female dog in the Bumberi Mountains, Fak-fak. One day they were looking for food in the forest. They arrived at a place where pandanus trees were bearing fruit. The old woman took the fruit and gave it to the female dog. Voraciously, the female […]

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 […]