Folklore - The Origin Of Banyuwangi - English Version - ( EF - English First Version )

Summary

The video narrates the legend behind the origin of Banyuwangi, a city in East Java. The story revolves around King Bantera and his wife, Surati, the daughter of a fallen king. After being rescued and married by King Bantera, Surati is falsely accused of plotting to kill him by her brother, Rupaksa. In a desperate attempt to prove her innocence, Surati jumps into a waterfall, declaring that if the water smells fragrant, she is innocent. The water indeed smells fragrant, and King Bantera realizes his grave mistake, leading to the name 'Banyuwangi,' which means 'fragrant water.'

Takeaways

• 🏰 The city of Banyuangi in East Java has a rich history and a fascinating tale of its origin.
• 🦌 King Bonterra, a fair and wise ruler, led a prosperous kingdom and enjoyed hunting in the forests.
• 🎯 During a hunting trip, King Bonterra missed a deer and his arrow got stuck in a tree, leading to an encounter with a mysterious woman.
• 👸 Surati, the daughter of King Kulunkung, was revealed to be the voice calling to King Bonterra, and she was hiding to escape her enemies.
• 💔 Surati shared the tragic story of her father's death in battle, which moved King Bonterra.
• 💍 King Bonterra married Surati after rescuing her, showing his compassion and sense of duty.
• 🔍 Despite his love for Surati, King Bonterra's passion for hunting remained, which set the stage for future events.
• 🕵️‍♂️ Rupaksa, Surati's brother, infiltrated the palace with a plot for revenge, claiming King Bonterra was responsible for their father's death.
• 💔 Surati was torn between loyalty to her husband and the accusation from her brother, ultimately choosing to stay silent about the headband.
• 🗣️ A stranger in the forest falsely accused Surati of plotting to murder King Bonterra, leading to a tragic misunderstanding.
• 😢 King Bonterra, misled by the stranger, doubted Surati's loyalty, causing her immense distress.
• 🌊 In a desperate attempt to prove her innocence, Surati jumped into a waterfall, with her fate and the truth to be revealed by the water's scent.
• 🌺 The fragrant smell from the waterfall after Surati's jump symbolized her innocence, leading to the naming of the area Banuwangi, meaning 'fragrant water' in Javanese.

Q & A

In which province is Banyuangi city located?

Banyuangi city is located in the province of East Java on the eastern coast.

Who was the king of the prosperous kingdom on the east coast of Java Island?

The king of the prosperous kingdom was King Bonterra, known for his fairness and wisdom.

What hobby did King Bonterra have that he could not give up?

King Bonterra had a hobby of hunting, which he continued even after his marriage.

Who was Surati and why was she in the forest?

Surati was the daughter of the King of Kulunkung. She was in the forest because she was escaping from her enemies after her father died in a war to defend the kingdom.

What significant event happened during one of King Bonterra's hunting trips?

During one of his hunting trips, King Bonterra missed a deer with his arrow, which then stuck in a tree trunk, leading him to meet Surati.

Who was Rupaksa and what was his relationship to Surati?

Rupaksa was Surati's brother, who infiltrated the palace to seek revenge for their father's death.

What false claim did Rupaksa make to Surati about King Bonterra?

Rupaksa falsely claimed to Surati that King Bonterra had killed their father and urged her to help him get revenge.

What item did Rupaksa give to Surati as a supposed souvenir from the assassin?

Rupaksa gave Surati a headband to keep under her bed, claiming it was from the man she had supposedly paid to kill King Bonterra.

How did King Bonterra discover the alleged conspiracy against him?

King Bonterra discovered the alleged conspiracy when a man in rags intercepted him during his hunt, telling him to look under the bed for a headband as proof.

What did Surati do to prove her innocence to King Bonterra?

Surati threw herself into a deep waterfall, stating that if the water smelled good, it would mean she was innocent, and if it smelled terrible, she was guilty.

What happened after Surati jumped into the waterfall and what does the name Banyuangi signify?

After Surati jumped into the waterfall, a very fragrant smell emerged, signifying her innocence. The name Banyuangi, meaning 'fragrant water' in Javanese, was adopted in her honor.