On the banks of the Jerai River, there is a village full of magic and harmony.
Tall, lush trees, as well as wild bushes, create a forest landscape that is home to various types of flora and fauna.
The village community lives in simplicity, maintaining balance with the natural surroundings.
One afternoon, Anak Buloh Betong, or who is familiarly called Amir, sat on the river bank looking at the bamboo shoots where he was born.
The air was cool, and the smell of wet earth combined with the scent of fresh leaves.
Nyi Rimbun, a wise woman who maintains the balance of nature, approached him with a smile.
“Anak Buloh Betong, you are a gift from nature. You have the power to talk to nature, maintain balance, and protect your village,” said Nyi Rimbun with great tenderness.
“Thank you, Nyi Rimbun. I will try my best to carry out this responsibility,” answered Amir while grabbing a small betung reed that Nyi Rimbun had given him.
Some time later, as Amir sat under a shady cempaka tree, he heard soft whispers from the river. “Hi, Anak Buloh Betong, I am the Forest Spirit who protects this nature.”
Amir replied with respect, “What can I do to help, Spirit of the Forest?”
“You have the power to understand the language of nature. With that, you can guide your village in maintaining a balanced ecosystem,” answered the Forest Spirit.
Meanwhile, daily life in the village continues.
Every year, the community holds Hari Jerai celebrations, a festival that commemorates the beauty of the river that gives life to the village.
They wear beautiful traditional clothes, serve typical dishes, and dance together in the middle of a large field.
On one occasion, when it was raining heavily, Amir stood in the middle of the village, looking at the water-thirsty land and withered plants.
By speaking to nature, he asked for help from rain. “Rain, come and revive our land.”
Miraculously, black clouds began to gather in the sky, and rain fell heavily.
Faces of joy and gratitude radiated on the faces of the village residents.
“Praise Anak Buloh Betong! He is a gift to us all,” shouted an old man in the crowd.
With his wisdom, Amir continues to guide his village in maintaining natural balance and living side by side with the environment.
Whenever they were faced with a challenge, he was always there to provide a solution.
The story of Anak Buloh Betong has become a legend in the village, passed down from generation to generation.
The Jerai River and lush forests are silent witnesses to the story of the wisdom and strength of Anak Buloh Betong, who continues to protect the village and maintain harmony with nature.
In the interior of Malaysia, the village where Anak Buloh Betong was born from bamboo shoots is located on the banks of the Jerai River.
The dense forest that covers this village gives a mystical and peaceful feel at the same time.
Tall trees, lush trees, and wild bushes decorate the surroundings, creating a very natural and harmonious atmosphere.
The Jerai River, a river that divides the village, enriches people’s lives with its clear water and maintains the biodiversity of the surrounding area.
Jerai is a silent witness to every incident in village life, such as the overflow of water in the rainy season and the river drying up in the dry season.
When it rains, the smell of wet soil mixes with the fragrant smell of trees and leaves that have just been watered.
The Jerai River, which is usually calm, is flowing fast, bringing a cool and fresh atmosphere to the entire village.
In the middle of the village, where Anak Buloh Betong was born, there is a large field used for traditional celebrations and ceremonies.
The bamboo shoots where Anak Buloh Betong was born, located on the riverbank, provide a golden glow at night.
Its soft light illuminates the surroundings and creates a magical atmosphere around it.
Shady cempaka trees and wild flowers growing around give a touch of natural beauty to the place.
In this village, the sound of gurgling river water, the chirping of forest birds, and the sound of the wind passing through thickets of betung reeds create a natural symphony that touches the heart.
These natural sounds are an inseparable part of the village residents’ daily lives, creating a balance between humans and the environment.
One sunny day, Anak Buloh Betong, known as Amin in his village, sat under the shade of a cempaka tree.
The noisy sound of the river was the background to their conversation.
“Amin, tell me about the incident when Nyi Rimbun found you in the bamboo shoots,” said Puan Azizah, an old woman who became Amin’s adoptive mother.
With a smile full of memories, Amin began to tell the story, “It was raining heavily, and the sound of nature called Nyi Rimbun.
The bamboo shoots radiated golden light, and I emerged from inside.
Nyi Rimbun gave me the name Anak Buloh Betong because I was considered a gift from nature who would protect this village.”
Along with Amin’s story, the villagers gathered around them, looking at the betung reeds that grew abundantly on the riverbank as a symbol of the miracle that the child possessed.
This village maintains its traditions and culture neatly.
Every year, they celebrate “Jerai Day,” a festival celebrating the river as a source of life and abundance.
The village community gathers to dance, sing and show off their handicrafts, including handicrafts made from reed betung.
On celebration days, Amin is often invited to give speeches and lead prayer ceremonies to the Forest Spirit who protects their village.
The dialogue between Amin and the villagers is always full of warmth and a sense of togetherness.
“Children of Buloh Betong, will we continue to live side by side with nature?” asked a resident.
“By maintaining balance and respecting nature, we will continue to live in peace,” Amin answered firmly, embracing the wisdom he had learned from the Spirit of the Forest.
Every story Amin tells on the day of celebration is an inspiration for young people to maintain a harmonious relationship with nature and involve themselves in village traditions and ceremonies.
With a lush natural background and full of beauty, this village remains a place full of local wisdom values, making it an invaluable cultural and historical heritage.