Cerita Rakyat Bahasa Inggris : Batu Belah

In ancient times , coastal areas Tobelo , North Maluku , have very abundant marine wealth . Various types of fish live in the area . One of them is fish papayana . This type of fish is very popular with local fishermen because the meat was delicious and had a lot of eggs are good to eat . In addition , fish eggs papayana believed to maintain the safety of fishermen while fishing at sea in bad weather conditions . It is very easy ie save the papayana fish eggs at home before heading out to sea .

Among the fishermen in the area , there was a fisherman named Malaihollo . Malaihollo has a wife and two children . The first son of a woman named O Bia Moloku while youngest son of a man who was a toddler named O Bia Mokara . To support his family , every day Malaihollo looking fish in the sea .One day , home from sea Malaihollo earlier than usual days because of very bad weather at sea . The wind blew hard and the waves are very ferocious . However , that day he managed to acquire a substantial papayana fish and lay many eggs . With happy hearts and move hurriedly , he brought the fish into the house to be left to his wife .

" Ma ... Ma ... , Papa come home ! " Exclaimed Malaihollo .Heard the cry , beloved wife immediately welcomed his arrival ."What is it , Papa ! Why Daddy is back from the sea ? Is not early in the morning ? " She asked surprised ." Look , Ma ! Papa brings a very big fish papayana . Please fish with eggs cooked now for our lunch later ! Papa wanted to return to the sea to fish , " message Malaihollo .

" Well , Pa ! " She replied as she brought the fish to the kitchen to be cooked .

Despite knowing very bad weather at sea , Wife Malaihollo still not considering the safety of her husband . He believes that by saving her husband papayana fish eggs will be fine for fishing.After cooked , fish and fish eggs are papayana he kept in the closet . After that , the wife Malaihollo intend to take the vegetables in the garden .

" Moloku , 'm going to the garden for a while . Do you eat fish that Mama store in the closet ! If you eat fish eggs , then your Dad would be in danger at sea , " message Malaihollo wife to his oldest son who was playing with his sister on the home page .

" Well , Mama ! " O Bia Moloku responsibility .Shortly after the mother left, suddenly O Bia Mokana crying because of hunger .

"Sister , sister hungry . Sister will eat fish eggs , " said O Bia Mokana ." Do not , my sister ! We should not eat the fish eggs before papa came home from the sea , " O Bia Moloku persuaded .

O Bia Moloku kept trying to persuade her sister to playing him in order not to think of the fish eggs . Initially , O Bia Mokana stop crying and get back to playing . However , every few moments later , O Bia Mokana back tears because it was no longer endure hunger .

"Sister , sister hungry . Sister would eat the fish eggs , "pleaded O Bia Mokana whining .

The longer , O Bia Mokana cry harder . In fact , she was crying and thrashing his body and roll - roll on the ground . Therefore feel sorry for her sister , O Bia Moloku also take some chunk of fish eggs in the closet and given to her sister . O Bia Mokana eat greedily so that the fish eggs gone in an instant . However , apparently some fish eggs was not filling the stomach O Bia Mokana so he returned to his brother asking for fish eggs .

" Brother, I'm still hungry . I asked for fish eggs anymore , "pleaded O Bia Mokana whining .Finally , O Bia Molaka give all fish eggs are there in the closet to his brother in order not whining anymore . With a happy heart , O Bia Mokana soon devoured the fish eggs until exhausted . Once full , the youngest Malaihollo was back playing happily .

Meanwhile , the mother who was still in the garden rushed back to the house because it was almost noon ."Well , I should go home . Soon my husband came home from the sea , " he muttered .

When he arrived home , his wife was very happy to see Malaihollo her children were playing happily in the yard. After putting her vegetables in the kitchen , he then carried the youngest . How wonderful heart O Bia Moloku be in the arms of her mother while bersendau - joke . By the time he was laughing , the mother saw many remains of fish eggs in between her teeth . The mother began to feel suspicious and anxious . He immediately took off the youngest of his arms and hurried to the kitchen to check on the eggs of fish kept in the closet . Once opened the cabinet , the mother immediately fly off the handle because the fish eggs have been left out without the slightest.

" O Bia Moloku ! Come on ! " Cried the mother ."What is it , Mama ? " Said O Bia Moloku ." Where is mother pepayana fish eggs keep in the closet ? " The mother said , looking worried ." Sorry But ... ! Mokara O Bia was crying whining want to eat the fish eggs . Moloku not bear to see her cry constantly . So , Moloku forced to give him the fish eggs , " said O Bia Moloku nervously .

Hearing her eldest child , like a middle-aged woman was struck by lightning . For a moment , he was stunned and his whole body was trembling . He felt no bad feeling towards her husband, who are looking for fish in the sea . Since her marriage , she always keeps her message . Therefore , he believed that the habit of saving the fish roe pepayana really proved its worth , her husband never got the time to go to sea disaster even in bad weather conditions .

" Well , because you did not obey the advice of parents , then forced to leave your Mama ! " Threatened her Mama .

" Forgive us , Mama ! Do not leave us ! " O Bia Moloku pity .The mother does not want to hear the words of his son . He immediately ran out of the house towards the beach . Seeing her mama go , the youngest was crying . O Bia Moloku soon holding his brother and pursued their mama .

" Mama , come back ! Cried the youngest ... The Youngest thirsty ... ! " Cried O Bia Moloku ." Peraslah katang leaves ! There is no milk , " the mother replied as he continued running .

Finally , O Bia Moloku pausing to squeeze katang leaves and watered his sister . Meanwhile , the farther the mother left them . After a full sister , O Bia Moloku immediately picked him and returned to pursue their mama . Once they arrived at the beach , the mother was standing in front of a large rock .

" Mama , do not leave us ! We promise not to violate counsel Mama , " O Bia Moloku pity .However , the determination to leave their mother can no longer be prevented . He immediately climbed on top of a large rock and said : "O , great rock ! Opened so that I could get in you ! "

Miraculously , the boulder gradually split into two . So large rock was wide open , the mother immediately went into it . After that , the mother asked the rock to be closed again ."O , Large Rock ! Mengatuplah ! " Cried the mother .

Heard the command , the stone was shut again very quickly without leaving gaps or cracks in the slightest . Needless to say , the wife Malaihollo it was swallowed by a large stone . Seeing the incident , O Bio Moloku and her sister continue their mama wept . Boulder Malaihollo wife swallows are then called Batu Belah . Until now , Batu Belah can still be found in areas of North Maluku .



By : Cerita Rakyat Terlengkap Indonesia

Cerita Rakyat Bahasa Inggris : Danau Walait Yang Keramat

Previously , in the Baliem Valley lived a tribe called tribe Walait . Baliem Valley is located atop Mount Jayawijaya is surrounded by large expanses of dense forest . In the woods there are many wild animals , especially wild boar . That is why , most of the tribal people Walait worked as a boar hunter . Most of their catch for the side dish eaten day-to- day , and some others for breeding .

Among the tribal population there was a girl named Waliat Jelita . He only lived together with his father because his mother had died . Daily , pretty girl works as a swineherd , while his father went to the forest to gather wood , tubers , and other forest products .

The father always told to avoid Jelita pigs graze around the lake , not far Walait residential areas." Jelita , my daughter ! Never you graze pigs around the lake ! "Said the father ." Well , Well , " replied the Jelita .

One day , his father Jelita forget the message . He let the pigs roam around Lake Walait . Grass around the lake was indeed grow lush and green because no one dared pigs graze there . While waiting for his pet pig grazing , pretty girl sitting under a tree shade . Not long after , pig - pig died suddenly after eating something lying on the shores of the lake . Seeing the incident , Jelita panicked .

" Oh , Dad would get mad at all if you know this, " muttered the Jelita .With feelings of fear , Jelita came home to tell the incident to her father . The father heard the bad news became angry .

" Basic child can not be set ! " Cried the father , "Dad told you to graze there , but you do not hear the advice of my father . Away from this house ! "" Jelita sorry , Dad ! Jelita actually forgot the advice of my father . Gosh Dad , do not expel Jelita ! Jelita not have anyone else besides my father , " whined Jelita in the presence of his father .

Although Jelita already whining , the father remains away. With a broken heart , poor girl was left home . Because it confused where to go , he decided to go to Lake Walait . At the edge of the lake , he sat down pondered the unfortunate fate .

" Yes , Lord ! There's no point anymore in this world to live slaves . Servants do not have anybody else , " she lamented .

After saying this , Jelita Walait plunge into the lake . On the authority of God , he turns into a little fish . Since then , that's the girl who has been fruitful a fish that lives in the lake .

Meanwhile , across Lake Walait , lived a tribe called Akeima also led by Hulogolik . The number of women in the tribe when it was still a little Akeima so many men who are not married , including Hulogolik . One time , Hulogolik go meditated in a cave to ask the gods to be awarded a wife to continue his descendants . When he was engrossed in meditation , he suddenly heard a voice whisper in his ear ."O , Hulogolik . If you get a wife , crowding out the existing Walai tribes around Lake Walait ! " The voice cried .

Hulogolik also obey the supernatural message . Along with members of his clan , tribal fighting Hulogolik Waliat and managed to drive them out of that place . Due to fatigue , the chief resting under a tree on the shore of Lake Walait to sleep . In lelapnya , he received an order from God in order to take off his head ."O , Hulogolik . Cut your head separated from your body up . After that , go to the lake Walait ! " Cried the Gods .

Once awakened , Hulogolik immediately obey the command . With a body without a head , he immediately plunged into the lake . The fish is in the lake that was entered into the body until it is full . After returning to shore , Hulogolik remove all the fish that is in his body onto the grass . After that , head and body back together . Miraculously , the fish suddenly transformed into beautiful girls beautiful. Apparently , the fish is the embodiment of the girls are often lost in the vicinity of Lake Walait . Finally , Hulogolik took home the girls to his village to marry and also the people of his tribe were indeed many who have not married .

However , unbeknownst Hulogolik , one of his men noticed his behavior when he plunged into the lake Walait . The next day , the people that want to do as by recourse to Hulogolik with evil spirits ." All right , I 'll help you , but on condition that you have to persuade Hulogolik Walait tribes to fight back , " said the demon .

The residents agreed that requirement. As a result , he managed to persuade his tribe 's head so that the battle between the two tribes was rekindled . The war claimed many victims . After the war finished , the men approached the lake Hulogolik Walait and perform such conduct as that of his master .

However , without realizing it anyway , it turns out there is a another citizen who peeked out from behind the bushes . As soon as he plunged into the lake without a head , peeping residents who took his head and quickly left . When the men came back Hulogolik ground , his head was not there . At that moment , he suddenly transformed into a giant snake .

The god who know about it to be angry with Hulogolik for failing to supervise its citizens ." Hi , Hulogolik ! Why did you attack the Walait without order? Because you have acted arbitrarily , then the punishment thrown you in the future as it will not rot anytime soon , "said the Lord in a dream Hulogolik .

Hulogolik was surprised when she woke up . He realized that he had been consumed by his men hasut it . However , what may be , for rice has become porridge . Hulogolik stay awaiting sentencing after he died later .

Meanwhile , isti Hulogolik has been reunited with his family . As they talked, suddenly there are people who mentioned about the loss of a resident on Lake Walait . He also admitted that he was the one separating the head and body of the Hulogolik men .

Heard the story , quick-quick runs towards the lake Hulogolik Walait . Arriving at the edge of the lake , suddenly a giant snake attack . The speed of the snake attacks to the point Hulogolik could not dodge . Finally , the Akeima chieftain was killed . His body was hard and black. Because nobody residents who witnessed the event , Hulogolik bodies still floating in the middle of the lake for days .

Residents who are in perkampung was getting anxious because their chiefs do not come home . Hulogolik wife also mobilized all citizens to look to Lake Walait . Saw the arrival of the people , the dragon immediately made ​​a big hole in the bottom of the lake and hid in it . He was afraid to go out because it would harm him .

Meanwhile , the new residents who arrived on the scene were struck by a body floating in the middle of the lake .

" Hey look , is not that the body Hulogolik ? " Shouted one resident ." Yeah , it seems right , " his wife said Hulogolik .

Some people immediately swam to the middle of the lake to retrieve the bodies Hulogolik . Not long after , the residents returned to the land by carrying the bodies of their chiefs . They then take the corpse back to the village to be buried in a honay ( Papuan traditional house ) . Miraculously , the corpse honay it really never rot.

By : Cerita Rakyat Terlengkap Indonesia

Cerita Rakyat Bahasa Inggris : Biwar Sang Panakluk Naga

Biwar is a handsome and gallant of Mimika, Papua , Indonesia . When he was still in the womb , his father was killed by a dragon attacked while wading through a river in the area Tamanipia . Therefore , since birth he was treated and educated by his mother alone and comes with a variety of knowledge . As an adult , Biwar intends to destroy the dragon that has eliminated his father's life . How do Biwar destroy the vicious dragon ? Follow the story in Dragon Conqueror Biwar story below !

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Once, in Mimika , Papua , there is a village inhabited by ethnic group of Mimika . Livelihoods are memangkur sago which have been inherited by generations of their ancestors . Every day , both men and women , memangkur sago along the river in that area .

One day , some of the villagers were about to find sago by boat . In addition to carrying a hatchet and pickaxe tool , they also carry supplies such as food and beverages such as sago memangkur activity will take approximately two to three days .

After a long sail the river , they arrived at a place that a lot of sago trees . Eagerly , the men began to cut down trees that can be taken sago starch sari . After the fall , they stripped it of sago tree to get to the heart of sago in it . Then their hearts from the tree until it resembles mashed coconut pulp using a pickaxe . Collisions result is what is called the sago . Furthermore , the sago they collect in a container bamboo that have been split , and interfere with water .

After that , the women immediately squeeze the sago . This juice containing sago starch . To get the quintessence , the juice they let some time to extract the starch settle to the bottom of the container bamboo . After the juice turns from white to clear , clear water that they pass to the left is the core sediment sago . The sago core then they shape like a tennis ball or elongated like a rice cake . Furthermore , sago - ready cooked sago is they put in a container called Tumang , the baskets are made of rattan .

After raising all Tumang containing sago into the boat , the group was sailing down the river to get back to the township . When the boat they were traveling through the river in the area Tamanapia , seeokar dragon suddenly emerges from the water and immediately attacked them . Only once kibas , dragon tail boat capable of destroying it to pieces . No doubt , all passengers thrown and drowned in the river , except for a woman who is pregnant can save themselves .

Incidentally pregnant women able to grab one of the pieces of the boat that was destroyed when he was thrown into the river . Pieces of boat that was later made ​​as a buoy until he can get to the river bank and fled into the woods . To shelter from wild animals , the pregnant woman living in a cave that he found in the forest . In the pregnant state , the poor woman was trying to find the young leaves and roots to survive .

One day , she painstakingly struggled birth alone . On the authority of God , she delivered a baby boy a handsome and gave the name Biwar . Now , she is no longer lonely stay in the middle of the forest . He was caring and raising Biwar lovingly . When Biwar grows into a teenager, he taught a variety of science as a way of archery , trapping , and make a fire . In addition , he also taught Biwar play drums until adept at playing the instrument .

Several years later , Biwar has grown into a handsome young man , strong , and brave . Every day she helps her mother find a side dish with fish in the river way . She also helped her mother make a simple house called honai , namely indigenous Papuans house made ​​of wood with a conical roof of straw or reeds .One day , Biwar just got back from fishing in the river with a few big fish . Arriving in front of his house , he put the fish catch was on the ground while screaming for his mother .

" Mama ... , Mama ... , get out look! Biwar carry a big fish , " shouted Biwar .Heard his cry , his mother was out of the house as she asked , "Where did you get the fish , my son ? "" That Biwar fishing in a river in . The river was a lot of fish and the surrounding scenery is very beautiful , "said Biwar , " If Mama wanted to see it , tomorrow Biwar will show that place . "The mother accepted the invitation Biwar . The next day , they went to the river in question . Biwar mother was surprised when it arrived at the river . He immediately reminded of her late husband .

" Biwar , my son ! Behold , your father and his family and friends were killed in the river Mama park was attacked by a dragon ! "Said the mother recalled her past a very sad heart .Hear the sad story of her mother , Biwar determined to destroy the dragon . However , the mother stopped him.

" But , Biwar ! The dragon is very fierce , " his mother prevented ." Not Mama . Is not Mama has taught a variety of science Biwar ? With that science would destroy the dragon Biwar of killing Papa , "said Biwar .

The mother is unable to stem Biwar hard determination . Before carrying out his determination , Biwar with her mother went home to prepare all the necessary weapons . After preparing spears , machetes and arrows , Biwar also said goodbye to his mother to go find the dragon nest along the river .

" Be careful , my son ! " His mom said ." Well , Mama , " said Biwar as he left his mother .Arriving at the edge of the river , Biwar saw a cave believed to be the dragon's hideout ." I'm sure the dragon was certainly hiding in the cave , " muttered Biwar .

With the steps slowly , Biwar approached the cave . Arriving at the mouth of the cave , he immediately took tucked in his waist drums and blew it in order to lure the dragon out of the cave . The music played drums Biwar really attract the dragon. Not long after , there came a roar from inside the cave .

Hear the voice, the more convinced Biwar that in that cave dragon nest . He was soon ready with a machete in his hand as a precaution in case the dragon came to attack him . Sure enough , not long ago , the head of the dragon suddenly appeared at the mouth of the cave . Without thinking , Biwar immediately threw his spear into the dragon 's head and managed to wound him . Although badly injured , it still looks ferocious dragon . So before the dragon attacked , immediately revoke Biwar machete tucked in his waist ."Take vengeance on the father and family that you've destroyed in the river ," cried Biwar while beheading the dragon to the breaking point .

No doubt , the dragon fell limp in front of the mouth of the cave . Looking at it , quickly Biwar hoarding dragon body with rocks . After ensuring that the dragon really dead , he immediately went home to tell his success to his mother destroy the dragon . How glad the heart of the mother to hear the good news ." Dragon has received his punishment . Mama heart is relieved now , "said his mother , " Immediately make my boat and then we go back to the ghetto ! "

The next day , Biwar also makes a pretty small boat carrying them both . Within a few days , the boat was completed and made ​​ready for use . Finally , with the boat , with his mother Biwar sail the river to the land of her birth . Arriving at the village , they were greeted with joy by the locals . To celebrate the success of Biwar as a hero who had conquered the dragon , they held a festive party .

By : Cerita Rakyat Indonesia "Bahasa Inggris"

Cerita Rakyat Bahasa Inggris : Legenda Batu Keramat

Sacred stones located on Mount Kamboi Rama , Yapen Islands regency , West Papua Indonesia. Once a year , local people held ceremonies to worship the sacred stone . Mengeramatkan and why they adore the stone ? Who first discovered it ? You can follow the story in the story Legend of the Sacred Stone follows .

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Once upon a time , in the area of ​​East Yapen , Yapen Islands regency , Papua , Indonesia , there is a mountain named Kamboi Rama . On top of the mountain there are two hamlets , namely Hamlet Kamboi Rama inhabited by a group of men , and Hamlet Aroempi the sago vegetated land owned by a king who holds Iriwonawani Gods . Iriwonawani gods also have a drum tifah or occult , named sikerei or soworoi . If the drum was sounded, the population Kamboi Hamlet in Hamlet Aroempi Rama gathered to witness the drum . However , not all residents can see the magical drum , except the old people who have supernatural powers .

To meet the daily needs of residents Kamboi Rama , women looking for sago in the hamlet belonging Aroempi Irowonawani Gods , while men look for sago dishes by capturing the animals in the forest . Every day , women in groups Kamboi Rama went to Hamlet Aroempi to look for sago . Before cutting the sago tree , they held prior to the memorial service Irowonawani Gods so that they can acquire the core or essence of sago good and can nourish the body .

Sago trees that have been cut down to get them peeled stalks is sago in it . The sago they mashed by using pickaxe [ 1 ] . In accordance with the name of the tool used , mashing process is known as sago memangkur . Which has been pounded sago sago produces pulp , which is similar to the coconut pulp . Then , they give the sago waste water and squeeze it into a container of parts of the bamboo . The juice they allow some time for core sago settles in the bottom. Once the sago settles core , then discard the water recapitalize . Then , the sediment core sago their shape like a tennis ball or elongated like a rice cake , and then save them into Tumang , the baskets are made of rattan . After that , they take it home to hold him in the back way . That's women's work Kamboi Rama village residents every day .

Gradually the sago trees in the hamlet Kamboi Rama wane . Given the circumstances , it was the wrath of God Iriwonawani . He moved to another area sagunya plants . For fear of the wrath of God Iriwonawani , Hamlet residents Kamboi Rama decided to move to the coast and set up a new residence called Randuayaivi . With the exception of a couple that still remain on the mountain with God Iriwonawai . A husband and wife are called Irimiami and IsoRay . To survive , they hunt deer in the forest and plant the tubers in the field .

One day , coming home from the fields , and IsoRay Irimiami was resting under a green tree . Irimiami sat leaning against a tree trunk , while IsoRay sitting on a big rock under the tree . In the midst of busy resting , suddenly shouted IsoRay squealing and jumping out of the stone .

" Oh , brother .. ! Heat ... hot ... hot ... ! " squealed IsoRay rubbing her ass ." What happened to you , my wife? " Asked Irimiami ." I do not know , brother ! Suddenly it became a hot stone , "said IsoRay in a state of panic .

Moments later , the rock suddenly issued a puff of smoke . Out of curiosity , Irimiami was trying to sit on a rock . Once occupied the stone , he screamed as his wife screamed . He was curious to try the heat level of the stone. He took the deer meat that catch and put it on top of the stone . Not long after , terciumlah inviting aroma of venison appetite . Once cooked , they were immediately picked up and tasted the venison .

" Hmmmm ... Venison is delicious , " murmured Irimiami after tasting a piece of the meat ." My wife! Try the venison tasted ! " Irimiami exclaimed as he gave a piece of venison to his wife .

Having finished it tasted a piece of venison , IsoRay was hooked . Because hungry after nearly a day of hunting , they also eat the meat greedily until exhausted . Since then , they always cook food by putting it at the top of the rock . Every day more and more rock the hot fumes . Therefore , Irimiami and his wife increasingly curious to always try to level the hot stone .Irimiami and his wife took a piece of bamboo , and then rub it on the stone . In a short time , bamboo was cut off and rubbing on the bamboo sparks issued . After that , they collect grass and leaves dry , then put it on top of the stone . Not long after , the grass and leaves that secrete a thick cloud of smoke and heat .

On a sweltering afternoon , Irimiami and his wife returned to collect grass and leaves dry more . The dried grass and leaves they put on top of the stone . Before long they wait , the dried grass and leaves to put out the fire burned very hot . Seeing the incident , they panic and fear , especially IsoRay .

" Brother ! What should we do ? I'm afraid there is a fire in this place , " said IsoRay with panic .

Irimiami and his wife attempted to extinguish the fire on the rock , but did not succeed . Finally , they were soon pleading for help to Lord Iriwonawai . With his power , the god of fire memamdamkan Iriwonawai successfully . Apparently , the incident did not make Irimiami and his wife deterrent . They continue to experiment against the stone . They re- laid grass , leaves , and dry wood more on the rock . Inevitably , thick smoke was billowing and flames light up very large and hot at the summit of Mount Kamboi Rama for seven days and seven nights . They returned panic and fear . Their incessant pleading to the gods in order to extinguish the fire Iriwonawai .

The people who were on the beach Randuayaivi was shocked when I saw the incident . They thought a forest fire on Mount Kamboi Rama . When he heard soworai drum sounds , they immediately ran to Mount Kamboi Rama to witness the event more closely . Arriving at the top of the mountain , they were greeted by Irimiami and IsoRay . Irimiami was told about the magic stone to them . Initially , the residents do not believe in that story . But after Irimiami and his wife told them to taste the food that has been heated above the rock , then they believe . Since then , Irimiami and his wife named the rock Batu Keramat and invites residents to hold a traditional feast . Randuayaivi residents agreed .

The next day , residents of Kampung Randuayaivi gathered on Mount Kamboi Rama to throw a party . They carry supplies such as taro , fish , and other foods . Various types of food they put on the sacred stone . The traditional feast lasted for three days and three nights . Irimiami with his wife and all the people around the sacred stone was while dancing and worship . During the party , and his wife also tells Irimiami events they had experienced to the entire population of the village Randuayaivi . Until now , the people of Papua , especially those in the Islands District Yapen , flint mengeramatkan it . They believe that Irimiami and IsoRay is the first to find it. Once a year , they held a ceremony to worship the sacred stone .

 

By : Cerita Rakyat Indonesia "Bahasa Inggris"

Cerita Rakyat Bahasa Inggris : Asal usul Burung Cenderawasih

Including rare birds of paradise in Indonesia. This type of bird found only in Papua which also characterizes the island . Very beautiful fur color makes paradise dubbed as the bird of paradise ( bird of paradise ) . Therefore , some people believe that birds of paradise of Papua is the incarnation of an angel from heaven . But according to the Fakfak , paradise is the embodiment of a boy named Kweiya . How did it come ? Consider the story of The Origin of Birds of Paradise below .***

In ancient times there lived an old woman with a dog in the Mountains Bumberi females , Fakfak , West Papua Province . One day , an old woman with her ​​pet dog looking for food in the forest . That day , they had to walk quite a distance because food supplies around the house has begun to diminish . After walking quite a distance , they arrived at a place which is full of red fruit tree ( a kind of typical pandanus Papua ) who happened to have been fruitful . The old woman was immediately red fruit picking then given to a starving dog . Female dog was immediately gobbled up her red fruit looks fresh again .

However , a few moments later , the dog suddenly felt something moving in her stomach . Stomach was getting bigger bitch like being pregnant . Curiously, in the not too distant future , the bitch gave birth to a tiny puppy . Seeing this miracle , the woman also intends to take in order to get a descent red fruit as experienced by the dog .

" Oh , it's magic once red fruit , " she amazed . " I want to try the fruit so that I could give birth to a child. "The woman was immediately red berry fruit and ate it . Once he swallowed the fruit , her stomach suddenly experienced similar things with the dog , the longer belly getting bigger. Soon the woman hurried home to home . Arriving home , she finally gave birth to a boy . The child was named Kweiya .

Ten years later , Kweiya has grown into a teenager . Kweiya working very diligently to help her mother with open forest to be used as a vegetable garden . However, because it uses only a stone ax , he was only able to cut down one tree every day . Meanwhile , his mother could only help burn the leaves of the trees that had fallen . As a result , heavy smoke was billowing and soar into the air . Without them knowing it , it turns out the thick smoke has attracted the attention of an old man who was fishing in a river .

" Hi , from where thick smoke that ? Who is burning the forest ? " Muttered the old man .By curiosity , the old man immediately find the source of the thick smoke . After a tiring journey , he arrived at the place the smoke is coming from. There, she found a handsome teenager being cut down in the hot sun .

" Weing weinggiha pohi ( good afternoon ) , young man , " called the old man . " Who are you and why cutting down the forest here ? "" My name Kweiya . I want to make my mother's garden to help " responsible KweiyaThe old man understood that Kweiya was a devoted son to his parents . So he gave his iron ax to Kweiya ."Then , take the iron ax . You will be quickly cut down a tree , " said the old man . " Thank you sir , " replied Kweiya .

Kweiya also can get the job done quickly . In a short time , he was able to knock down some big trees . After that , he rushed home to tell the results of his work to his mother . His mother was very surprised at the news .

" How fast can you cut down the trees , my son ? What tools do you use ? " She asked surprised .Kweiya pause. He seems to want to keep the old man who had helped it ." I do not know too , Mom . Incidentally my hand was too light lifting ax can cut down a tree so quickly , "said Kweiya .

Hearing the answer , believe it Kweiya mother . Meanwhile , Kweiya requested that his mother prepare food that much . Apparently , Kweiya intends to invite the old man who ate together at once introduced him to his mother .

"Mom , tomorrow please prepare a lot of food , " pleaded Kweiya .The next day , the mother Kweiya cook enough food . Meanwhile , Kweiya want to make a surprise for her . When on the way back to his cabin , he wrapped the old man with a cane tree complete with leaves . Arriving home , the package is placed in front of the door . After that , he went into the house and as if feeling very thirsty . He also asked his mother to fetch a cane to satisfy their thirst ."Mom , I'm thirsty . Bring me a cane in front of the door , "pleaded Kweiya .

Kweiya mother had obeyed his request . When the mother opened the package leaves of sugarcane , he was very surprised to find an old man lying in a bundle . Instantly , she screamed in terror as he ran into the hut ." Kweiya , who the old man ? Why he was in that package ? "Asked her mother surprised .Kweiya smiled and reassured her .

" I'm sorry , ma'am , " said Kweiya . " I did not mean to scare her. Actually , that's an old man who has helped me cut down trees in the forest . I beg she will accept it as a life partner ! "

Kweiya mother was silent . After thinking a moment , he finally accepted his request . Since then , the old man lived with them . Kweiya and her mother did not feel lonely anymore .

A few years later , Kweiya mother gave birth to two boys and a girl from the marriage to the old man . Kweiya third considers his brother as the younger brother . They live in harmony and love each other . However , their fraternal relationship eventually became cracked because two younger brothers envied Kweiya . They are jealous because Kweiya always received special attention from their mothers .

One day , when their parents were into the garden , her siblings Kweiya swarmed by a mob . Though annoyed , Kweiya not bear to repay her siblings . He prefers to hide in one corner of the hut while spinning ropes of animal skin as much as possible . The spun yarn will be made ​​wings .

Meanwhile , Kweiya parents had just arrived from the garden . When knowing Kweiya was not at home , the mother then asked the brothers Kweiya .

" Where are you going brother ? " Said the mother." Do not know ma'am , " answered the second brother Kweiya simultaneously .

Both Kweiya brother is apparently afraid to tell the events that led to their fight Kweiya away from home . However , their youngest brother who witnessed the incident tell their mother . How sad to hear the story of the mother when her youngest daughter . He then yelling for Kweiya to quickly return home . However , not Kweiya coming , but the sound of birds is heard .

" Eek .. ek ... ek ... ek .. ! " so the bird sounds .The sound was turned voice Kweiya who have inserted yarn spun on his armpit and then jump to the top of the ridge and then fly to the top of one of the branches of trees in front of their house . Kweiya seems to have turned into a bird that is very beautiful and colorful feathers . Seeing the amazing thing , the mother also sobbed as she asked to Kweiya spun yarn .

" Kweiya , my son . Is there still a spun yarn for me ? " Said the mother ." The mother I paste in the umbrella mat , " said Kweiya .

The mother immediately took it and then insert the yarn spun on his armpit . After turning into a bird , he then pack - kepakkan wings and fly perched Kweiya following branches. That said , the two birds are now known as the bird of paradise is seen conversing with their chirping .

" Wong ... wong ... wong ... wong ... ! Ko ... ko ... kok ... ! Wo - Wik " they chirp so unknown means .Since then, the male and female birds of paradise often arise in Fakfak , West Papua , with different colors . By Onin society , male birds of paradise feathers tend to be longer then the LHA language called Siangga , while the female birds of paradise called Hanggam Tombor .

Both Kweiya brother who witnessed the miraculous events can only surrender abandoned by their mother and sister . They end up blaming each other so that they are throwing ash furnace . Their faces became dark gray , gray , and there is also a red color . Instantly it all, they were turned into a bird and then fly into the jungle to follow their mother and sister . That is why , in the jungle more Fakfak met by a variety of birds that are less interesting than the birds of paradise .***

Thus the story of the Origin of Birds of Paradise Fakfak , West Papua . The moral to be learned from the story above is that the nature of envy against his own brother as the two younger brothers Kweiya not merit , but it would be self-defeating .

By : Cerita Rakyat Indonesia "Bahasa Inggris"