Tag Archives: Riau Islands

Wak Si Dolan, Indonesian Folklore From Riau Islands Province

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Wak si Dolan is a bachelor who is about half a century old. His job as a fisherman was poor, so he couldn’t even afford a house. All he had was a hut thatched roof and nibung floors. One day he was fishing and found a fish with a big rod. It was fun, and […]

Pak Ande Meets Gergasi, Indonesian Folklore From Riau Islands Province

Pak Ande is a stupid husband who has a child named Ande. He has no job. His wife was very worried about him and tried to find work for her husband. One day, Mr. Ande was offered a job on a ship. The ship will stop at Pak Ande’s village once a week. Pak Ande […]

Bujang Sri Ladang, Indonesian Folklore From the Riau Islands Region

The story of Bujang Sri Ladang tells the story of a virgin who does not want to marry. However, one day he asked his parents for permission to go overseas. It was while he was overseas that he met 11 daughters who were bathing in the lake. Then, Bujang Sri Ladang hid the princess’s clothes […]