Karnaval Hantu | Dongeng Anak Bahasa Indonesia | Cerita Rakyat dan Dongeng Nusantara

Summary

Mayla and her family move to a new home in a peaceful neighborhood, where she quickly adapts and enjoys the serene environment. However, one night, she hears mysterious sounds of a parade, complete with drumbeats and chants, that seem to come from outside her window. Initially thinking it was a dream, she later realizes it was real when she sees people with pale faces, dressed in old-fashioned clothing, marching through the night, floating above the ground. Terrified, Mayla learns from her family that the parade is an ancient tradition honoring ancestors. Though initially scared, she finds comfort in knowing she witnessed a legendary event, marking her as one of the lucky few to see it.

Takeaways

• 😀 Mayla and her family are moving to a new house due to her father's job transfer, and she is busy packing their belongings.
• 😀 After a long 12-hour journey, Mayla and her family finally arrive at their new house in the evening, exhausted but relieved.
• 😀 Mayla is adjusting to the new house and environment, feeling both comforted by the space and curious about the old, slightly worn-down building.
• 😀 One night, Mayla hears mysterious sounds of drums and a parade-like procession at midnight, which she initially finds puzzling.
• 😀 The next morning, Mayla asks her parents about the sounds she heard, but they did not notice anything unusual, causing her to question whether it was just her imagination.
• 😀 Mayla experiences the same mysterious sounds again the following night and decides to investigate, discovering a parade with people in old-fashioned clothing and playing instruments.
• 😀 The parade participants appear strange, with pale faces and lifeless expressions, and some seem to float rather than walk, which frightens Mayla.
• 😀 Mayla is so terrified that she cannot react, and the next morning, she wakes up outside, confused and disoriented.
• 😀 Her grandmother explains that the mysterious parade is tied to an old legend about honoring ancestors with offerings, which takes place around harvest time.
• 😀 Mayla learns that she is one of the rare people to witness the ghostly procession, and her family assures her that the spirits are harmless as long as they don't interfere.

Q & A

What was Mayla's initial reaction upon arriving at her new home?

Mayla felt tired and wanted to sleep after a long 12-hour journey to her new home.

What unusual event did Mayla experience during her first few nights in the new house?

Mayla heard the sound of a parade with drums and people during the middle of the night, which she found strange.

How did Mayla try to explain the noise she heard during the night to her parents?

Mayla asked her parents if they had heard the noise, but they said they did not, as her mother had been busy knitting until early morning.

What did Mayla see when she looked out the window during the night?

Mayla saw a parade of people holding instruments, torches, and trays with offerings, wearing old, worn-out clothes and appearing ghostly.

Why was Mayla scared when she saw the parade?

Mayla was scared because the people in the parade seemed to float above the ground and their faces were pale, making them look eerie and unnatural.

What did Mayla’s grandmother, Nenek Rina, explain about the parade?

Nenek Rina explained that the parade was part of an old tradition held before the harvest season, where people offered food to their ancestors to ensure a good harvest.

How did Mayla's parents react to her story about the parade?

Mayla's parents were surprised when they heard about the parade and its details, realizing that Mayla was lucky to witness such a legendary event.

What did Nenek Rina tell Mayla about the nature of the parade she witnessed?

Nenek Rina reassured Mayla that the parade consisted of the spirits of the ancestors, and as long as they did not disturb or harm anyone, there was no reason to be afraid.

Why did Mayla feel weak after learning about the parade's significance?

Mayla felt weak because she realized that she had seen something extraordinary — the spirits of the past residents performing a ritual she thought was just a legend.

What lesson or insight did Mayla gain from her experience with the parade?

Mayla learned that the tradition she witnessed was part of her new home's history and culture, and she understood that while it may seem strange, it was a meaningful part of the local folklore.