Tag Archives: Folklore

Penyumpit and Putri Malam, Traditional Indonesian Folklore

There used to be a young man who lived alone. His name is Chopsticks. He lives in a small house left by his parents. When he was still alive, Penyumpit’s father often owed a debt to the village head, Pak Raje. Pak Raje is a very rich man, but evil and cunning. Penyumpit’s father’s debt […]

The story of Aji Tatin, Indonesian folklore from the city of Balikpapan

The city of Balikpapan is actually just a municipality, however the city of Balikpapan is more crowded. Balikpapan city facilities and infrastructure are more complete, such as airports, ports and hotels of international standard. So that people outside East Kalimantan know more about Balikpapan than Samarinda. This city was indeed recognized long before Samarinda developed […]

The Magic Crocodile Story, Indonesian Folklore From Papua

Once upon a time, on the banks of the Tami River in Papua, there was a husband and wife waiting for a child to come. The husband, named Towjatuwa, was very nervous because his wife, who was pregnant, had difficulty giving birth. There is only one way to help his wife give birth, namely by […]