Saturday 12 February 2022

The Magic Bean Tree (England)

Once upon a time there lived a boy in England named Jack. He lives with his mother in a village. Their lives are very poor. Until one day they were forced to sell Jack's favorite cow to buy wheat. That day Jack went to the market to sell cows while leading his favorite cow.
The Magic Bean Tree (England)

Sunday 23 January 2022

Urashima Taro (Japan)

According to a children's fairy tale from Japan, long ago there lived a kind-hearted young man named Urashima Taro. He lives with his mother in a house by the beach. His mother is old. Everyday, Urashima Taro earns his living by fishing in the sea. Urashima Taro is also known as a young animal lover.
Urashima Taro (Japan)

The Story of Momotaro (Japan)

In a village in Japan, lived a pair of grandparents. They are already old. One day, grandma went to the river to wash clothes. While washing, grandma saw a peach or momo fruit in Japanese, washed away by the river currents. The grandmother then picked up the momo fruit to take home.
The Story of Momotaro (Japan)

Monday 17 January 2022

The story of Prince Pande Gelang (Banten folk tale)

Once upon a time, long ago, there lived a beautiful princess in a kingdom. Because of her beautiful face, the princess was much liked by the princes to be his wife. Two princes who are also the princess's classmates also fall in love with her. The princes were named Prince Sae Bagus Lana and Prince Cunihin.
The story of Prince Pande Gelang (Banten folk tale)

Thursday 13 January 2022

The Origin of Mount Pinang (Banten folk tales)

On the coast of the city of Banten, there lived a mother and her son. The mother has long been a widow. His only child is named Dampu Awang. They live very poor and deprived. However, even though their lives are very poor, Dampu Awang has very high aspirations. He wanted to be a rich merchant. However, this goal is very difficult to achieve. Let alone to become a wealthy merchant. A job he still doesn't have.
The Origin of Mount Pinang (Banten folk tales)