Tag Archives: Folklore

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 […]

Why Is Reading Folklore From Indonesia Beneficial to Children?

Indonesia is a country that has many interesting and fun folk tales for children. In addition, folklore originating from Indonesia has an educational element which of course can raise children to have good morals. Do you know why reading folk tales originating from Indonesia is so important for children? Your child is now growing and […]

Luthung Kasarung, Indonesian Folklore From Java Island

Once upon a time, there lived a daughter named Purbasari. He is the youngest son of Prabu Tapa Agung who is the king of the sand stem kingdom. Purbasari has six older sisters: Purbararang, Purbadewata, Purbaendah, Purbakancana, Purbamanik and Purbaleuih. Purbasari is very good in character and behavior. He is gentle, sweet-hearted, and helpful. Anyone […]