Story Telling Winner "Golden Snail" - Ariska Nur Azizah

Summary

The video tells an Indonesian folktale from Central Java, 'The Golden Snail.' It follows Dewi Limaran, the wife of Prince Raden Putra, who is cursed by a witch and transformed into a golden snail. The snail is discovered by an old woman, who learns of Dewi Limaran's curse. With the help of a holy gamelan, Prince Raden Putra breaks the curse, and Dewi Limaran returns to her human form. The story teaches the lesson of not underestimating things, and emphasizes the power of kindness and faith. The tale ends with gratitude and unity between the characters.

Takeaways

• 😀 Dewi Limaran, the princess, insults a snail without knowing it is a magical being.
• 😀 The snail is actually a powerful witch who curses Dewi Limaran, transforming her into a golden snail.
• 😀 The witch throws the golden snail into the river, where it is found by an old woman.
• 😀 The old woman is surprised by the snail's golden appearance and takes it home.
• 😀 Every morning, the old woman finds her house cleaned and food on the table, with no explanation.
• 😀 One night, the old woman discovers that the golden snail turns into a beautiful woman at night.
• 😀 The golden snail reveals she is Dewi Limaran, the wife of Prince Raden Putra, cursed by a witch.
• 😀 Dewi Limaran explains that she can only return to human form at night and that the curse can be broken with the holy gamelan's melody.
• 😀 The old woman seeks help from Prince Raden Putra, who has been searching for his wife.
• 😀 Prince Raden Putra prays and meditates for several days, finally receiving the holy gamelan as a blessing.
• 😀 The holy gamelan is played, breaking the curse, and Dewi Limaran returns to her human form, reunited with her husband.
• 😀 The couple thanks the old woman for her kindness and invites her to live with them in the palace.
• 😀 The story teaches that we should not underestimate others and that kindness is always rewarded.

Q & A

What is the title of the Indonesian folktale told in the script?

The title of the Indonesian folktale is 'The Golden Snail'.

Who are the main characters in the story?

The main characters are Dewi Limaran, Prince Raden Putra, the Witch, and the Old Woman.

What transformation happens to Dewi Limaran in the story?

Dewi Limaran is transformed into a golden snail by the witch as a punishment for her actions.

Why does Dewi Limaran get cursed by the witch?

Dewi Limaran throws a snail into the river, not realizing it is a witch in disguise. The witch becomes angry and curses her in retaliation.

How does the golden snail help the old woman?

Every morning, the golden snail transforms into a beautiful woman and performs helpful tasks like cleaning and cooking for the old woman, though the woman is initially unaware of the snail's transformation.

What does Dewi Limaran reveal to the old woman about herself?

Dewi Limaran reveals that she is actually the wife of Prince Raden Putra and that she was cursed by a witch. She can only turn back into a human at night, and the curse can be broken by hearing the melody of the holy gamelan.

How does Prince Raden Putra break the curse?

Prince Raden Putra prays to God for help in obtaining a holy gamelan. After several days of prayer and meditation, his wish is granted, and when he plays the holy gamelan, the curse is lifted, restoring Dewi Limaran to her human form.

What is the significance of the holy gamelan in the story?

The holy gamelan is the key to breaking the witch's curse. When played, it transforms Dewi Limaran back into her human form.

What is the lesson or moral of the story?

The lesson of the story is to not underestimate anything or anyone, as appearances can be deceiving and one should be cautious in their actions.

How is the old woman rewarded for her kindness?

The old woman is invited to live in the palace as a reward for her kindness and help in revealing the truth about Dewi Limaran's curse.