The Story of The Name of Cities In
Indonesia
Palembang
What is known from Palembang ? Of course pempek submarine .
If there is one location in Bekasi pempek famous stalls and fits in the pocket
, which is Pempek Gaby . But , of course , I was not in the mood to talk about
the pempek . Things I want to tell you is how the origins of the name Palembang
? It's like the previous Indonesian folklore , which tells the Wamena Name
Origin and Origin of Names Surabaya . Like the two previous folklore , Origin
of name Palembang course has two versions . There are versions of Indonesian
folklore tale that became the Palembang , Indonesia in general and
in a version history .
According to the history of Indonesia , at that time the
kingdom of Srivijaya being a loss leader . Because , Duke Ario Damar died ,
while Raden Fatah and Raden Hasan has been moved to Java . This led to
confusion in the minds of the people of Srivijaya itself . However , Sunan
Gunung Jati then came to the Duchy of Sriwijaya . He advised that soon will
come from domestic Chinese student group named Pai Li Bang . According to Sunan
Gunung Jati , Pai Li Bang is a reasonable figure replaces Ario Damar , because
Li Bang Pai is in his native country was a minister of the country experienced
in the field of state .
Because the Indonesian tongue a little difficult to mention
foreign words , Li Bang Pai diseraplah name into Palembang . Yes , that's a bit
of history on the origins of the name Indonesia Palembang .
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When Putri Ayu Sundari and his retinue are still in Bukit
Seguntang Mahameru , there is a boat that crashed in South Sumatra Coast .
Passengers were three brothers , sons of Raja Iskandar Zulkarnain .
All three men survived death , and stranded in the Mount
Seguntang Mahameru . They were greeted by Putri Ayu Sundari . One of the eldest
son of Raja Iskandar Zulkarnai , namely the Sapurba then married to Putri Ayu
Sundari and his two brothers married the daughter of the family .
Because Hill Seguntang Mahameru dwells in Malay River . Thus
, the Sapurba and his wife claim to be Malays . Their offspring later
developing and participating in local activities Lembang . Lembang more famous
names .
Then , when people want to Lembang would always say to
Palembang . The word " pa " in Malay parents show area or location .
There , the economy grew rapidly . People crowded flock to
the area . Musi River and River Banyuasin a strong trade route known to other
countries . Lembang name was changed to Palembang .
Thus , the origin of the name is based on version Palembang
Indonesian folklore . Although according to mainstream Indonesian history , the
reality may not be as told .
Medan
History of Medan Medan started as a
village called Kampung Medan (Medan Village). Kampung Medan was founded by Guru
Patimpus around the 1590s. As Kampung Medan sits on Tanah Deli (Land of Deli),
Medan Village is also referred as Medan-Deli. The original location of Kampung
Medan is an area where the Babura River meets Deli River.
Based on the diary of the Portuguese
merchant in early 16th century, it stated that the name of Medan was actually
derived from Medina which is actually a holy city in the western of Saudi
Arabia. However, other sources indicated that the name of ‘Medan’ actually came
from Indian language “Meiden”. One of the Karo-Indonesia dictionary written by
Darwin Prinst SH published in 2002 wrote that Medan could also be defined as
“recover” or “be better”.
The first population of Medan came
from the Batak Karo community. It was not until the Sultan of Aceh, Sultan
Iskandar Muda, sent his warlord, Gocah Pahlawan Laksamana Khoja Bintan, to be
the Sultanate of Aceh’s representative in Tanah Deli, that the Sultanate of
Deli started to grow. This growth stimulated growth in both the population
& culture of Medan. In the second year reign of Sultan Deli (between
1669-1698), there was a cavalry battle in Medan.
Medan did not change significantly
until the 1860s, when the Dutch colonialists began clearing the land for
tobacco plantations. Kota Medan quickly became a center of government and
commercial activity, dominating development of Indonesia’s western region.
The Dutch governed Tanah Deli from
1658, after Sultan Ismail, ruler of the Kingdom of Siak Sri Indrapura, yielded
some of his once-ruled land, Deli, Langkat, and Serdang. In 1915 Medan
officially became the capital of North Sumatra Province, and officially a city
in 1918.
With the largest volcanic lake in
the world, The Legend of Lake Toba , Medan is a city worth visiting for your
family vacations in Asia Indonesia
Surabaya
Formerly,
in the vast ocean frequent fights between Shark Sura with Crocodile. They fight
over prey scramble. Both are equally strong, equally competent, equally smart,
equally ferocious and equally greedy. Already many times they fight nobody ever
wins or lose. Eventually they entered into the agreement. The deal is to divide
the territory into two. Sura ruled supreme in the water and had to find their
prey in the water, while crocodiles barkuasa on land and prey must be located
on the mainland. As the boundary between land and water, is reached by sea
water at low tide. The deal was approved by both.
With
the division of the territory, it is no longer a fight between Sura and
Crocodile. Both have agreed to respect each region. But one day, Sura Shark
prey in the river. This is done in secret so as crocodiles do not know. At
first it did not get caught. But one day Crocodile caught deeds Shark Sura
ini.Tentu just very angry crocodile sharks Sura broke his promise. Shark Sura
who feel no guilt calm. "I violated the agreement? Was not this river
berair.Bukankah I've told you, that I was a ruler in water? Now, the river is
right there is water, so it also includes regional power," Shark said
Sura. "What? River right place on the ground, while the area of your power in the sea, meaning the river is darerah my power!"
Crocodile insisted. "Can not. I did not tell you that the water was only
sea water, but also the river" said Sharks Sura? "You deliberately
asking for trouble, Sura?" "No, I think the reason is quite strong
and I was on the part of the right!" Sura said. "You deliberately
palming. I'm not as stupid as you think!" Crocodile said getting angry.
"I do not care you stupid or clever, which importance of river water and
sea water are my power!" Sura did not want to lose. Because no one wants
to budge, then fierce battle between Sura and Crocodile Shark happen again.
The
fight this time more fun and awesome. Jump and pounce on each other, biting and
hitting each other. In an instant, the water around it becomes red by the blood
from the wounds of the two animals. They continue to fight tooth and nail
without a break. In this fierce battle, Crocodile Shark Sura got bites right at
the base of its tail. Furthermore, its tail was forced to always bend to the left.
While fish Sura also bitten her tail until almost severed, and Sura fish back
into the ocean. Crocodiles have been satisfied to maintain the area.
The
battle between fish shark called Sura and Crocodile is very memorable in the
hearts of the people of Surabaya. Therefore, the name of Surabaya has always
been linked to these events. From peritiwa is then made that the symbol of
Surabaya picture "sura fish and crocodiles".
Banyuwangi
In the old days at the eastern tip of
East Java Province, there is a big government ruled by a just and wise king.
King has a son named Raden Banterang mighty. Raden Banterang favorite is
hunting. "This morning, I will hunt to the forest. Prepare a hunting tool,
"said Raden Banterang to the slave. After hunting equipment ready, Raden
Banterang with several entourage went to the forest. Raden Banterang When
walking alone, he saw a deer crossing in front of him. It was soon chasing deer
to go deep into the forest. He split with the entourage.
"Where a deer today?" Said
Raden Banterang, when it lost track prey. "Will I continue to look
to," his determination. Raden Banterang break bush and forest trees.
However, the game was not found. He arrived in a very clear river water.
"Hem, fresh water really is," Raden Banterang drinking river water,
to feel lost their thirst. After that, he left the rivers. But walk a few
steps, suddenly surprised the arrival of a beautiful girl.
"Ha! A beautiful girl? Really it is
a human? Maybe the devil forest guards, "murmured Raden Banterang
wondering. Raden Banterang ventured to approach the girl was beautiful.
"You or the keeper of the forest people?" Sapa Banterang Raden.
"I'm human," replied the girl, smiling. Raden Banterang even
introduced himself. Beautiful girl is welcomed. "My name comes from the
government Surati Klungkung. "I was at this place because it saves itself
from enemy attacks. My father was killed in defending the royal crown, "is
obvious. Listening to her speech, Raden Banterang remarkably surprised. Seeing
the suffering of the daughter of the King of Klungkung, Raden Banterang
immediate help and take it back to the palace. Soon after their marriage to
build a happy family.
One day, the daughter of the King of
Klungkung walking alone outside the palace. "Surati! Surati ", call a
man who dressed shabbily. After observing the man's face, he realized that in
front of the older sibling named Rupaksa. Rupaksa purpose is to encourage the
arrival of her sister for revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his
father. Surati told that he would diperistri Raden Banterang since been
indebted. That way, Surati does not help the older sibling call. Rupaksa angry
to hear answers to her sister. However, it could provide a memorable form of
Surati headband. "This headband should you keep under your bed," the
message Rupaksa.
Surati meeting with the elder sibling is
not known by Raden Banterang, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the
forest. When Raden Banterang in the middle of the forest, his eyes suddenly
startled by the arrival of a tattered man. "Sir, Raden Banterang. You threatened
the safety hazards that are planned by your own wife, "he says. "You
can see the proof, with a view of a headband is placed under a dusk. Headband
is owned by a man who asked for help to kill the Lord, "he said. After
saying those words, tattered men disappeared under mysterious circumstances.
Raden terrified Banterang heard reports that a mysterious man. It was
immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Raden
Banterang go directly to the contest with his wife. He finds a headband that
has been told by a man dressed in a ragged found in the forest. "Ha! True
said the man! This headband as proof! You want to kill the plan to ask the
owner of this headband! "Raden Banterang accused to his wife. "Is
that so recompense to me?" Raden Banterang toilet. "Do not accuse the
original. Younger brother did not mean to kill Kakanda, let alone ask for help
to a man! "Surati said. However Raden Banterang fixed establishment, that
his wife had helped it would endanger his life. Well, before his life is
threatened, Raden Banterang first want to harm his wife.
Raden Banterang his wife intend to drown
in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang talked about meeting
with a ragged man while hunting in the forest. The wife was told about the
meeting with a man dressed in tatters, as her husband explained. "He is
the elder brother of Adinda. He is given a headband to Adinda, "Surati
explain again, for Raden Banterang melted his heart. However, Raden Banterang
still believes that his wife would harm himself. "Kakanda my husband! Open
your hearts Kakanda! Sister is willing to die for the sake of Kakanda. But give
me a chance to Adinda Adinda for describing the meeting with the elder brother
named Rupaksa Adinda, "Surati said alert.
"Brother will kill brother of Adindalah! Adinda popular support, but Adinda less! ". Hearing this, the liquid heart of Raden Banterang not even consider her to lie .. "Kakanda! If the water becomes clear and aromatic, meaning Adinda not guilty! But, if it remains cloudy and foul smell, then Adinda fault! "What Surati. Raden Banterang assume that her speech trump. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew a dagger tucked in his waist. Along the front, Surati jump into the middle of the river and disappeared.
"Brother will kill brother of Adindalah! Adinda popular support, but Adinda less! ". Hearing this, the liquid heart of Raden Banterang not even consider her to lie .. "Kakanda! If the water becomes clear and aromatic, meaning Adinda not guilty! But, if it remains cloudy and foul smell, then Adinda fault! "What Surati. Raden Banterang assume that her speech trump. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew a dagger tucked in his waist. Along the front, Surati jump into the middle of the river and disappeared.
Soon, there was a miracle. Nan fragrant
smell spread around the rivers. Looking at the incident, Raden Banterang cried
in a voice shaking. "My wife is not guilty! Scented water this time!
"What a sorry Banterang Raden. He laments the death of his wife, and
regrets his stupidity. But it is too late.
Since then, the river becomes fragrant.
In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu meaning fragrant water and
meaning fragrant. The name later became the name of the city of Banyuwangi
Bandung
Regarding the origin of the name
"Bandung", put forward various opinions. Some say that, the word
"Bandung" in Sundanese, synonymous with the word "appeal"
in the Indonesian language, means side by side. Ngabandeng (Sunda) means
contiguous or adjacent. This is among others expressed in Big Indonesian
Dictionary published by Balai Pustaka (1994) and Sundanese-Indonesian
dictionary published by Pustaka Setia (1996), that the word "Bandung"
means in pairs and also means that side by side.
Another opinion says that the word
"bandung" means big or large. The word comes from the word milk. In
Sundanese, ngabandeng is a term for a vast pool of water and seemed calm, but
it seemed creepy. Allegedly milkfish said it then turned the sound into
"Bandung". There is also an opinion stating that the word
"Bandung"is derived from the word "weir". Opinions about
the origin and meaning of the word "Bandung"is, apparently related to
the events terbendungnya ancient Citarum River in the area Padalarang by
Tangkuban Mt lava that erupted during the Holocene (± 6000 years ago). As a
result, the area between Padalarang until Cicalengka (± 30 kilometers) and the
area between Tangkuban Mt until Soreang (± 50 kilometers) under water into a
large lake which became known as "Lake of Bandung"or "Ancient
Lake of Bandung". Based on the study of geology, water "Lake of
Bandung" is expected to begin receding in the Neolithic period (±
8000-7000 BC). The process of reflux of the lake took place gradually over the
centuries.
Historically, the word or name
"Bandung" began to be known since in former lake stood Bandung
regency government (about the third decade of the 17th century). Thus, the term
"Lake of Bandung" to the big lake that ensued after the founding of
Bandung regency.
