Many West Java's tales are popular in Indonesia such as Sangkuriang, Si Kabayan, Lutung Kasarung, Telaga Warna, Situ Bagendit, Ciung Wanara and other stories.
West Javanese folklore are collected from various sources. If there is a new story, it will be added soon. I Hope it will be useful.
The province of West Java is in the western part of the island of Java with its capital in the city of Bandung, bordering the provinces of DKI Jakarta, Banten Province, and Central Java Province.
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Nyi Mas Belimbing dreams of meeting a handsome young man from Cirebon named Sunan Gunung Jati. He fell in love with Sunan Gunung Jati even though he only met through a dream. Her deep love makes Nyi Mas feel sad and always pensive for days. This is known by his father Resi Rarata.
16. The Origin of Pulau Mas (Pulomas)
At night, the island of Mas (Pulomas) in Indramayu Regency, West Java, often looks yellowish glowing like a golden ray, so the island is called by the surrounding community by the name of Pulau Mas. Pulau Mas is a small island that is used as a tourist destination. The following is the folklore of West Java about the origin of Pulomas.
15. Nyai Anteh the Watcher of the Moon
During the full moon, we can see the shadow of Nyai Anteh weaving accompanied by her cat. It is said that Anteh weaves yarn into a ladder that she will use to return to earth, but her cat always destroys the weaving. As a result, until now Anteh lives on the moon, cannot return to earth.
14. The Origin of the Paddy
According to the folklore of West Java, the origin of the emergence of rice trees comes from the sacrifice of Dewi Sri Pohaci Long Kancana in carrying out the task of Sunan Ibu in Taman Sorga Loka, which is to bestow cihaya (a necessity for human life) to the country of Buana Panca Tengah.
13. The Origins of Nyi Roro Kidul (Putri Kandita)
Nyi Roro Kidul or also known as Ratu Laut Pantai Selatan, was originally a princess from the kingdom of Pakuan Pajajaran. She is Princess Kandita, a daughter of the king of Pakuan Pajajaran named. How does the story of a royal princess Pakuan Pajajaran become the Queen of the South Coast Sea? Here is the story:
12. The Story of Prabu Panggung Keraton
Prabu Panggung Keraton has a younger sister who is famous for her beauty. Princess Rarang Purbaratna her name. Because of its beauty, the people of the Dayeuh Manggung Masanggrahan kingdom considered that Princess Rarang Purbaratna was an angel reaper. Nevertheless, at the age of adolescence, Putri Rarang Purbaratna still does not have a match. This made the king feel sad.
11. Kabayan and The Moneylender
The Kabayan paced back and forth in his house because he was nervous that day the moneylender would come to collect the debt. He did not have the money to pay off the debt that day. And if he does not pay the installments that day, of course the insolent moneylender will raise the loan interest as he pleases.
10. Kabayan Disguised as Hajj
In the village of Malakeudeu (West Java) where he lived, a haji was considered a very respectable person, because besides being considered a pious person, a haji was also considered a rich man who could afford the cost of a boat to the holy land for pilgrimage. Si Kabayan knew full well that his mother-in-law really respected a pilgrimage. If a pilgrim visits his father-in-law's house, then his father-in-law will serve delicious food to entertain his guest of honor.
9. The Legend of Mount Tampomas
According to the folklore of West Java, during the Sumedang kingdom, Gunung Tampomas once issued an eruption, and to stop the eruption, the king of Sumedang Larang had to throw a golden dagger into the crater of Mount Gede so that his name was changed to Mount Tampomas.
8. Ciung Wanara
This Ciung Wanara folklore tells about blood and culture relations between Sundanese people living in the western part of Java Island and Javanese people living in the central and eastern parts of Java Island.
7. The Origin of Girilawungan
The name Girilawungan comes from the Sundanese language 'Ngalawung' which means 'face to face'. It is said that in that place the Majapahit forces had once carried out a 'ngalawung' action waiting for Giri Larang's daughter to come out of her hiding place, because they felt ashamed if they had to return to the Majapahit kingdom without success.
6. Situ Bagendit
In the harvest time, the fields belong to Nyi Endit always produce very abundant harvest. Barn belonging Nyi Endit always have lots of food reserves in the face of the famine. But not so with the poor villagers. When the dry season arrives, many farmers who have difficulty even up severely malnourished. The conditions of the villagers are very different to the situation Nyi Endit wealthy widow. She always partying at her home, while many poor people are starving. Villagers often refer Nyi Endit with the nickname moneylenders.
That said, according to assumptions and beliefs in that village, if we want a good harvest and abundance, then we should have a celebration party. Because of fear if the next harvest fails, then Mr. Stingy forced to hold a celebration party. All the villagers were invited by Mr. Stingy to attend the celebration. The villagers are happy with the invitation of Mr. Stingy. They expect to have a good meal in that salvation event. Turns out they missed estimates. Mr. Stingy provides only perfunctory dish, and even then not enough to entertain all the guests invited. Many of the guests were not getting food.
Si Kabayan Sick is a folklore of Indonesia. One day Si Kabayan was sick. He suffered from colds and coughs. During a day off Si Kabayan was just curled up in his room. On the previous evening Si Kabayan was wet and cold by the rainfall. Nyi Iteung, his wife, worried look at the condition of Kabayan. Nyi Iteung then took Kabayan go to the health center.
According to legend, the eldest daughter of King Tapa Agung, namely Purbararang, has a bad character, rude, arrogant, cruel and often jealous of anyone. Contrary to the eldest, the youngest daughter is Purbasari have good qualities, friendly, humble, soft, and like to help others.
It is said that a long time ago, there was a wild boar that was thirsty. In the middle of the forest, the wild boar saw the water accommodated in a taro leaf. It then drank the water because feel thirsty. The wild boar did not realize, that the water are a urine of a famous King, Sungging Perbangkara. King Sungging Perbangkara have supranatural power. Because it drinking a urine of a powerful king, the wild boar then pregnant. Nine months later, it gave birth to a female human child.
It is said, in ancient times there were kingdoms in West Java called Kutatanggeuhan. This Kingdoms ruled by a wise king. Residents used to call the king's kingdom as King Suwartalaya. Although successfully ruled his kingdom with justice, but the King has a problem that made him restless. He does not have a child who will inherit his kingdom. Finally, the king decided to be imprisoned in the forest to invoke Almighty God guide.
