Lutung Kasarung: A Story of Love and Justice from West Java

Long ago, in the Pasir Batang Kingdom, there lived a beautiful princess named Purbasari. He was the youngest child of Prabu Tapa Agung, the king of the kingdom. Purbasari has a sister named Purbararang who is very jealous of her. Purbararang wanted to become queen to replace Purbasari, but she knew that Purbasari was more

Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih: The Story of Different Siblings

Once upon a time, in a village on the banks of the Kapuas River, there lived a widow who had two beautiful daughters, Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. Bawang Putih’s biological father died long ago. Shallots and Garlic have very different and contradictory characteristics and temperaments. Bawang Putih is a simple girl who is humble,

Golden snail: The Story of a Beautiful, Cursed Princess

Long ago, in a kingdom called Daha, there lived a wise king named Kertamarta. He has two beautiful daughters, named Candra Kirana and Galuh Ajeng. Candra Kirana has a kind, friendly and helpful nature. He is also very devoted to his parents. Meanwhile, Galuh Ajeng has an evil, arrogant and jealous nature. She always wanted

A Reunion Full of Love: The Story of Ande Ande Lumut and Kleting Kuning

Meeting by the River: Fate Reunites Two Lovers Prince Panji stepped with light steps on the edge of a calmly flowing river. In the distance, he saw a girl busy fetching water. His steps stopped, and his eyes couldn’t leave the girl’s beauty. Prince Panji: “Hello, how are you?” Kleting Kuning: “Hello, fine. Thank you.”

Javanese Fairytale: Cindelaras and the Magic Rooster

In the Kingdom of Jenggala: Young Wife’s Cunning Plan Long ago, in the Jenggala Kingdom, there lived a king named Raden Putra who had two wives.Raden Putri leads the Kingdom of Jenggala. Raden Putra’s young wife felt jealous of his old wife (the empress) because she felt she was more worthy of being empress.The young

The Deer, deer’s cleverness beats the crocodile

Mouse-deer and crocodile

Kancil’s Hungry Stomach Kancil, an animal known for his cleverness, walks along the edge of the forest. The bright sunlight made him feel refreshed, but his stomach began to rumble with hunger. Si Kancil: “Sigh… whine… My stomach is so hungry.” Craving for Cucumbers While walking, Kancil imagined the deliciousness of cucumber, his favorite food.

Roro Jonggrang Folklore, a Forbidden Love Story Immortalized in a Stone Statue

Bandung Bondowoso cursed princess Roro Jonggrang to become a stone statue

Long ago, in a small kingdom in Central Java, there lived a beautiful princess named Roro Jonggrang. She is the daughter of Prabu Baka, a cruel and arrogant king. Roro Jonggrang has a loyal bodyguard named Bandung Bondowoso. One day, Prabu Baka sent Bandung Bondowoso to look for a new concubine. Bandung Bondowoso also went

Malin Kundang, The Story of a Disobedient Child Who Turned into Stone

Malin Kundang's mother cursed her son Malin Kundang to become a stone.

Long ago, in a fishing village in Minangkabau, there lived a boy named Malin Kundang. Malin is a smart and brave child, but he is also stubborn and arrogant. He dreams of becoming rich and leaving his poor fishing village. One day, Malin decided to migrate to another country. He left his mother, Mande Rubayah,