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NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF RAWA PENING

Once upon a time, there was a little poor boy came into a little village. He was very hungry
and weak. He knocked at every door and asked for some food, but nobody cared about him.
Nobody wanted to help the little boy.
Finally, a generous woman helped him. She gave him shelter and a meal. When the boy
wanted to leave, this old woman gave him a lesung, a big wooden mortar for pounding rice.
She reminded him; “Please remember, if there is a flood you must save yourself. Use this
lesung; as a boat!”
The little boy was happy and thanked the old woman.He continued his journey. While he was
passing through the village, he saw many people gathering on the field. The boy came closer
and saw a stick stuck in the ground. People challenged each other to pull out that stick.
Everybody tried, but nobody succeeded. “Can I try?” asked the little boy. The crowd laughed
mockingly. The boy wanted to try his luck so he stepped forward and pulled out the stick. He
could do it very easily. Everybody was dumbfounded.
Suddenly, from the hole left by stick, water spouted out. It did not stop until it flooded the
village. And no one was saved from the water except the little boy and the generous old
woman who gave him shelter and meal. As she told him, he used the lesung, as a boat and
picked up the old woman. The whole village became a huge lake. It is now known as Rawa
Pening Lake in Salatiga, Central Java, Indonesia.

2. THE LEGEND OF PRAMBANAN TEMPLE

Once, there was a beautiful Javanese princess whose name was Rara Jonggrang. Rara
Jonggrang whose beauty was very famous in the land was the daughter of Prabu Baka, and
evil king.
One day, a handsome young man with super natural power named Bandung Bondowoso
defeated and killed Prabu Baka. On seeing Princess Rara Jonggrang’s beauty, Bandung
Bondowoso fell in love with her and wanted to marry her.
Meanwhile, Princess Rara jonggrang felt sad due to her death father. She did not want to
marry Bandung because he had killed her father. But she was also afraid of Bandung. So to
refuse politely, she made a condition. “I will marry you but you have to build one thousand
temples in one night as a wedding gift” requested Rara Jonggrang. Bandung Bondowoso
agreed with the condition. Helped by the spirit of the demons, Bandung Bondowoso started
building the temples. Approaching midnight, the work would nearly be done. Rara Jonggrang
knew and thought, “What shall I do? Bandung Bondowoso is smarter than I thought. I would
lose against Bandung.”
Suddenly she got an idea. She woke up all the women in the palace and ordered them to make
the noisy sounds of grinding rice so that the rooster thought that it had already been dawn.
Bandung Bondowoso got frustrated because he failed completing one, the thousandth temple.
The Princess has deceived me!” Following his anger, he cursed Roro Jonggrang, “You have
been cheated. Now, the thousandth temple is you!”
At once, the Princess turned into a statue. knowing this, Bandung Bondowoso regretted and
he went away into a farm land. From then, people called the temple, Prambanan Temple, and
the Princess statue, Rara Jonggrang statue.
3. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF TANGKUBAN PERAHU
MOUNTAIN
Once, there was a kingdom in Priangan Land. Lived a happy family. They were a father in
form of dog,his name is Tumang, a mother which was called is Dayang Sumbi, and a child
which was called Sangkuriang.
One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to go hunting with his lovely dog, Tumang. After
hunting all day, Sangkuriang began desperate and worried because he hunted no deer. Then
he thought to shot his own dog. Then he took the dog liver and carried home.
Soon Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever but Tumang’s, his own dog. So, She
was very angry and hit Sangkuriang’s head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got wounded and
scar then cast away from their home.
Years go by, Sangkuriang had travel many places and finally arrived at a village. He met a
beautiful woman and felt in love with her. When they were discussing their wedding plans,
The woman looked at the wound in Sangkuriang’s head. It matched to her son’s wound who
had left severall years earlier. Soon she realized that she felt in love with her own son.
She couldn’t marry him but how to say it. Then, she found the way. She needed a lake and a
boat for celebrating their wedding day. Sangkuriang had to make them in one night. He built
a lake. With a dawn just moment away and the boat was almost complete. Dayang Sumbi had
to stop it. Then, she lit up the eastern horizon with flashes of light. It made the cock crowed
for a new day.
Sangkuriang failed to marry her. She was very angry and kicked the boat. It felt over and
became the mountain of Tangkuban Perahu Bandung.

4. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF KESODO FEAST IN MOUNT

BROMO
Hundreds years ago, the last king of Majapahit had a young princess from one of his wives.
The princess was named Roro Anteng. Later, Roro Anteng married Joko Seger, who came
from Brahman caste.
Because of unfortunate situation the couple was forced to leave the kingdom. They settled in
the mountain area. They ruled the area and named it Tengger, which was derived from their
names, Roro Anteng and Joko Seger.
After several years of reign, the region flourished in prosperity, but Roro Anteng and Joko
Seger were sad because they did not have a child. They climbed the top of mountain and
prayed there night and day hoping that the God would listen. The prayer was heard and
Betoro Bromo promised to give them many children. However, they had to promise that they
would sacrifice their youngest child in return.
Roro Anteng gave birth to a child, then another and another. In the end, Roro Anteng and
Joko Seger had 25 children. Soon it was time to sacrifice the youngest child , Kusuma, but the
parents could not do it. They tried to hide him, but an eruption happened and Kusuma fell
into the crater. There was silence before they heard a voice. “I have to be sacrificed so that
you will all stay alive. From now on, you should arrange an annual offering ceremony on the
14th of Kesodo (the twelfth month of Tengerese calendar)”. It was Kusuma’s voice. Kusuma’s
brothers and sisters held the offering ceremony every year. Instead of human being, they
collected fruits, vegetables, rice, and meat to be offer to the Gods. And this has been done
generation after generation until today.

5. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF LAU KAWAR LAKE

It was a beautiful day. Everybody in the Kawar village was happy. The farmers had just had
their best harvest. The villagers were planning to hold a party to celebrate the good harvest.
On one beautiful day, all the villagers gathered in a field. They wore beautiful dresses and
made delicious food. Everybody was having good times! They were singing, laughing and, of
course, eating delicious food.
Did everyone go to the party? Unfortunately, there was one old woman still staying at her
house. She was too old and weak to go to the party. Her son, her daughter-in-law, and her
grandchildren all went to the party. At home, the old woman felt very sad and lonely. She was
very hungry too. She tried to find some food in the kitchen, but she was very disappointed. Her
daughter-in-law did not cook that day. At the party, the son asked her wife, “Why don’t you
take some food from the party and give it to my mom? Ask our son to deliver it.” Then the
little boy brought the food to her grandmother. The old woman was so happy. But her
happiness turned into sadness when she saw the food was not in a good condition. It seemed
that someone had eaten the food. She just got little rice and fish bones.
The old woman was very sad. She thought bad things about her son. The old woman did not
know that it was her grandson who had eaten the food on the way from the party to the house.
She cursed her son. Then, a terrible thing happened. There was a great earthquake! Thunders
struck the village. And heavy rains started to fall. All the villagers were so scared. They
wanted to save themselves. They tried to find shelters. Slowly, the field turned into a lake. The
lake was getting bigger and bigger, and finally the whole village turned into a big lake. People
then named the lake Lau Kawar

6. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF TELAGA WARNA

Long time ago, there was a kingdom in West Java. The kingdom was ruled by a king named
His Majesty Prabu.
Prabu was a kind and wise king. But it was a pity that Prabu and his queen hadn’t got any
children. The queen often cried. That was why Prabu went to the jungle. There he prayed to
God every day, begging for a child.
A few months later, the queen got pregnant. Nine months later, a princess was born. Prabu
and Queen loved their beautiful daughter so much. They gave whatever she wanted. It made
Princess turn into a very spoiled girl.
One day, the princess celebrated her 17th birthday party. Many people gathered in the palace.
Then, Prabu took out a necklace which was made from gold and jewel.
“My beloved daughter, today I give you this necklace. Please, wear this necklace,” said Prabu.
“I don’t want to wear it! It’s ugly!” shouted the princess. Then she threw the necklace. The
beautiful necklace was broken. The gold and jewels were spread out on the floor. Everybody
couldn’t say anything. They never thought that their beloved princess would do that cruel
thing. In their silence, people heard the queen crying. Every woman felt sad and began crying,
too. Then, everybody was crying. Then, there was a miracle. Earth was crying.
Nowadays, people called the lake “Telaga Warna”. It means “Lake of Color”. On a bright
day, the lake is full of color. These colors come from shadows of forest, plants, flowers, and
sky around the lake. But some people said that the colors are from the princess’s necklace,
which spreads at the bottom of the lake.

7. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF TOBA LAKE

In a village in north Sumatra, a farmer living. He was a farmer who worked diligently
farming land, although not large. He worked hard enough to be their needs. In fact, he has
enough to get married, but he still chose live alone. On a sunny morning, the farmers are
fishing in the river.
“Hopefully this week I got a big fish,” he said in the heart. Some time after the hook was
thrown, that’s fishhook wiggle. He immediately set the hook. Farmers cheer that after he got a
big enough fish.
He was amazed to see the skin color of the beautiful fish. Fish skin is yellow gold reddish. His
eyes are rounded and prominent, emit incredible rays.
“Wait, don’t eat me! I’ll be your friend if you not eat me.”
Farmers are surprised to hear the sound of fish. Because surprised, that fish fell to the
ground. Shortly later, the fish is turned into a beautiful sweet girl.
“I’m dreaming,” thought the farmers.
“Don’t be afraid, I am also a human like you. I am very indebted because you have been save
me from the curse,” said that’s girl.
“My name is Puteri, I do not mind to be your wife,” said the girl seems urgent.
That’s farmers nodded. And they become husband and wife. But, there was a promise that
must be agreed, that is they should not be told that the origin of a fish Princess. If that
promise abandoned, then there will be a terrible accident.
After reaching the village, the villagers became excited, to see beautiful girls are lovely with
farmers.
“She may be a woman came down from heaven,” they said.
The farmers feel very happy and peaceful. As a good husband, he continues to work hard for
continuance of his life with farming. Because hard work, the farmers are living without a
shortfall in his life.Many people envious, and they spread the suspicion that it can throw the
success of the business of farmers.
I know that farmers keep the spirit!” Someone said to her friends.
It was up to the ear Farmer and Puteri. But they do not feel offended, even the more diligent
work.
A year later, Farmer and his wife happiness increases, because the farmer’s wife give birth a
male baby. He gave the name of his son Putera. Their happiness does not make them forget
themselves. Son grow into a healthy and strong child’s. He was a sweet child but scampish.
He had a habit of making wonder both parents, that is always feeling hungry. Food should be
eaten 3 people can eat their own.
After all, the Son always make irritated his father. If in order to help working parents, he
always refused. Farmer’s wife always reminds farmers that are patient with their child
behavior.
“Yes, I will be patient” Farmer said to his wife.
“Thanks God!, you think like that. You is a husband and a good father,” praised Puteri to her
husband.
Indeed, people say, patience is no limit. This was experienced by the farmers. One day, Putera
got a job deliver food and drink to the field where his father was working. But Putera did not
fulfill its tasks. Farmers waited for her son, while holding thirsty and hungry. He immediately
returned to the house. The Farmes saw Putera playing ball. Farmers became angry while
pinching his son’s ear.
“Scallywag! Not know themselves! Basic fried fish!” indignation of the farmers, without
conscious have such words.
After the farmers say the words, then and there the child and his wife disappeared. disappear
without trace and former. Impressions of the former legs, sudden gush of water was very swift
and the downpours. Farmers village and all the surrounding villages submerged. Overflow
water was very high and wide and formed a lake. The lake was eventually known as Lake
Toba. While the small island in the middle known as Samosir Island.

8. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF BANYUWANGI

Once upon a time, there was a local ruler named King Sulahkromo. The king had a Prime
Minister named Raden Sidopekso. The Prime Minister had a wife named Sri Tanjung. She
was so beautiful that the king wanted her to be his wife.
One day, the King sent his Prime Minister to a long mission. While the Prime Minister was
away, the King tried to get Sri Tanjung. However he failed. He was very angry. Thus, when
Sidopekso went back, the King told him that his wife was unfaithful to him. The Prime
Minister was very angry with his wife. Sri Tanjung said that it was not true. However,
Sidopekso said that he would kill her.
He brought her to the river bank. Before he kill her and threw her into the river, she said that
her innocence would be proven. After Sidopekso killed her, he threw her dead body into the
dirty river.
The river immediately became clean and began to spread a wonderful fragrance. Sidopekso
said, “Banyu…Wangi… Banyuwangi”. This means “fragrant water”. Banyuwangi was born
from the proof of noble and sacred love.

9. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF SURABAYA CITY

A long time ago, there were two animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was the name of a shark and
Baya was a crocodile. They lived in a sea.
Once Sura and Baya were looking for some food. Suddenly, Baya saw a goat. Yummy, this is
my lunch; said Baya.
No way! This is my lunch. You are greedy; said Sura. Then they fought for the goat. After
several hours, they were very tired.
Feeling tired of fighting, they lived in the different places. Sura lived in the water and Baya
lived in the land. The border was the beach, so they would never fight again.
One day, Sura went to the land and looked for some food in the river. He was very hungry and
there was not much food in the sea. Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke the
promise.
They fought again. They both hit each other. Sura bit Baya’s tail. Baya did the same thing to
Sura. He bit very hard until Sura finally gave up and went back to the sea. Baya was happy.

10. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF PHILIPPINES

Many thousands of years ago, a man and his wife lived in the Philippines, they were called
Angngalo and Angngarab.
One morning, they went to gather some shellfish. Inside one, they found a pearl. It was an
unusual yellow colour and very large.
Angngalo gave it to Angngarab. “Oh!” she said, “I can find many more pearls than you!”
Soon they were quarrelling and shouting at each other. They ran along the seashore looking
for shellfish. Before, they had a big pile in front of them. They pulled open the shells and
looked in them for pearls.
“I’ve go more pearls than you!” shouted Angngalo.
“No, you haven’t!” answered Angngarab. “Anyway, my pearls are bigger than yours!”
Soon, they were fighting. They threw the shells and pearls at each other. (That is why there
are so many shells and pearls in the Philippines) They rolled on the ground and stamped their
feet.
There was aloud “Boom!” and “Crack!”. The mountains and hills began to split. The water
in the rivers and lakes flooded the land.
They still continued fighting. Suddenly, there was a great storm, with thunder lighting. The
land broke into several parts. Luzon was in the north, the Visayan Islands were in the middle,
and Mindanao in the south.
Because of this, there are now over seven thousand islands in the Philippines.

11. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF SINGAPORE

In days long gone by, the world divided into two parts, and each part was rulled by a powerful
giant king. The Eastern lands were hot and wet, while the Western lands were cold and dark.
Sometimes there were wars between the giants of two the lands, but story takes place when
there was peace.
The youngest son of the king of the Western Lands wanted to travel, and so left father’s
palace. For many days, the prince travelled east, hiding whenever he saw soldiers. Many
weeks later, he came to a small lake in the Eastern lands.
Because it was hot, the prince went for a swim in the lake. Suddenly, he saw a beautiful girl
on the opposite side of the lake. He swam to her side, and they began to talk.
“I am a traveller from the Western Lands,” said the prince.
The girl’s eye grew wide. “Then you must leave,” she said. “My father, the king, will kill you
if he finds you here.”
The prince was about to swim away when the giant princess called him back. “Don’t go yet.
My ladies and I will hide you for a time, and we can swim together each day.”
After his long journey, the prince was glad to have chance to rest. The princess’s ladies hid
him in a small house in the forest near the lake. Each day they brought him food, and each
day he swam with the princess in the lake, before long, the prince and the princess fell in love.
I want to marry you,” said the prince.
“But my father would never agree to it,” said the princess. “He would never let me marry a
prince of the western Lands.”
“I’ll go and ask him anyway.” Said the prince, and he walked to the palace of the king of the
Eastern lands.
When the king heard the prince say he wanted to marry the princess, he immediately threw
the young man into prison. A few days later, the princes escaped, and he went to the lake.
There he saw the princess. “Come with me to the west,” he said. “we can be married in my
father’s palace, and my family will welcome you as my wife,”
“Are you sure it will be all right?” asked the princess. “Yes, but we must hurry.”
The princess wrapped her jewels and a beautiful fan in a length of silk. Then she took the
prince’s hand, and together they ran towards the west, away from her father’s guards. In her
hurry, the giant princess dropped her bundle. In the darkness, she was able to find her shiny
jewelry, but not her fan. “I’ve lost my fan, my beautiful fan,” she cried.
The princess could hear the guards coming closer. “Come, my dear,” he said “we cannot
waste any more time. I’ll buy you another they fled to the Western Lands where they were
married. The beautiful fan that the giant princess dropped, fell to earth in what is now
Malaysia. Some time later it flated down a river to the sea where it caught on some rocks and
turned into an island. This island is now called Singapore.

12. NARRATIVE TEXT – THE LEGEND OF HONGKONG CITY

A long time ago, there was a village near Arberdeen called “Hong Kong Ts’un” or “Incense
Harbour Village”. The incense grown there was famous throughout China. Some of it was
even sent to the Chinese Emperor. Some people believe that the name Hong Kong comes from
this village.
One day, the Emperor wanted some incense sent to him from the village. The villagers did not
send it to him. The Emperor then ordered his officer to arrest the village headmen and cut off
their heads. After that, everyone ran away from the village and no more incense was grown
there.
But some other people believe that Hong Kong is named after a container for burning
incense. Long, long ago, this container was picked up in the harbor. It was kept in a tample at
Causeway Bay. The place where it was found was called “Hong Kong” or “Incense Harbour”
There is a third story that Hong Kong is named after a woman called Hong ku. She was the
wife of a pirate chief. After her husband died, she became the leader of the pirates. She then
moved to the island which is now called Hong Kong. If this story is true, the name “Hong
kong” means “Hong’s Harbour”.
According to yet another story, Hong Kong is named after a stream near Pokfulan Road. The
water was very pleasant to drink. Many years ago, people used to go there to collect drinking
water. The stream was called “Hong Kong” or “sweet stream”.