Minggu, 01 Januari 2012
Origins Of the City Banyuwangi
In ancient times the area of the eastern tip of East Java Province, there is a large kingdom ruled by a just and wise king. The King had a handsome son named Raden Banterang. Raden penchant Banterang is hunting. "This morning I'm going hunting in the woods. Prepare a hunting tool, "said Raden Banterang to his servants. After hunting equipment ready, Raden Banterang with several companions went to the forest. When Raden Banterang walking alone, he saw a deer crossed in front of him. He soon deer chase it until deep into the forest. He separated from his entourage.
"Where a deer that?", Said Raden Banterang, when it lost track of his quarry. "I'll keep looking until you can," his determination. Raden Banterang through the bush and forest trees. However, the game was not found. He arrived in a very clear river water. "Hem, nian fresh water of this river," Raden Banterang drink river water, to feel lost thirst. After that, he left the river. But only a few steps to walk, suddenly startled the arrival of a beautiful girl.
"Ha? A beautiful girl? Did he really a man? Lest Satan forest watchman, "muttered Raden Banterang wonder. Raden Banterang ventured close to the pretty girl. "You're a human or a forest watchman?" Said Raden Banterang. "I'm human," she replied with a smile. Raden Banterang even introduce himself. Beautiful girl took it. "My name comes from the royal Surati Klungkung". "I was in this place for saving themselves from enemy attacks. My father had died in defending the royal crown, "Obviously. Listening to her, Raden Banterang absurdly surprised. Seeing the suffering of Klungkung King's daughter,Raden Banterang immediate help and took her back to the palace. Soon they were married to build a happy family.
One day, the daughter of King Klungkung walked alone out of the palace. "Surati! Surati! ", Calling a man who dressed in rags. After watching his face, he realized that that was in front of him is his brother named Rupaksa. Rupaksa intentions are to invite her brother to take revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Surati told that he would diperistri Raden Banterang since been indebted. That way, Surati solicitation will not help his brother. Rupaksa angry at his sister's answer. However, he gave his memories in the form of a headband to Surati. "Tie this head should you keep under your bed," Rupaksa message.
Surati meeting with his brother is not known by Raden Banterang, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the forest. When Raden Banterang in the middle of the forest, his eyes suddenly startled by the arrival of a man dressed in rags. "Tuangku, Raden Banterang. Mr. Safety danger that planned by the wife of his own master, "said the man. 'You can see the evidence, by looking at a headband is placed under a dusk. Headband that belong to some man who asked for help to kill the Master, "he explained. After saying those words, a man dressed in rags mysteriously disappeared. Banterang Raden was disturbed to hear reports that the mysterious man. He was immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Prince Banterang peraaduan go directly to his wife. Looking for a headband that has been told by a man dressed in rags that have been encountered in the forest. "Ha! True said the man! This headband as proof! You want to kill me with a plan for help to the owner of this headband! "Accused Raden Banterang to his wife. "Is that how you repay me?" Said Raden Banterang. "Do not just accused. Adina did not intend to kill Kakanda, let alone ask for help to a man! "Said Surati. However Raden Banterang remain at its founding, that his wife had helpedit would endanger his life. Well, before his life is threatened, Raden Banterang first want to harm his wife.
Raden Banterang intend to drown his wife in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang told about the meeting with a man in rags when hunting in the forest. The wife was told about the meeting with a man dressed in rags as described her husband. "He is the older brother of Adina. She gave me a headband to Adina, "explains Surati retrieved, so Raden Banterang melted his heart. However, Raden Banterang continue to believe that she would harm herself. "Kakanda my husband! Open your heart and feelings Kakanda! Adina willing to die for the salvation of Kakanda. But to give an opportunity to tell about meeting Adina Adina Adina with older brother named Rupaksa, "said Surati warned.
"My brother would kill kakanda Adindalah! Adina demand aid, but Adina tolah ". Hearing this, the heart Raden liquid Banterang not even think his wife was lying .. "Kakanda! If the river water becomes clear and fragrant, meaning Adina innocent! But, if it stays cloudy and smells foul, mean Adina guilty! "Cried Surati. Raden Banterang assume his wife's greeting-fetched. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew his dagger tucked in his waist. Simultaneously, too, Surati jump into the middle of the river and disappeared.
Not long ago, there was a miracle. Nan fragrant smell spread around the river. Seeing the incident, Raden Banterang exclaimed in a trembling voice. "My wife is innocent! Air times infragrant smell! "What a sorry Raden Banterang. He lamented the death of his wife, and regretted his folly. But it was too late.
Since then, the river becomes fragrant. In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu means water that is sweet and fragrant. Banyuwangi name later became the name of the city of Banyuwangi.
Source : http://legendakita.wordpress.com/2008/09/03/asal-usul-kota-banyuwangi/
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