Indonesian Folklore were told orally through many generations. The stories has not been proven to be real or not. These tales are part of their background and their daily lives.
We can find moral of the story of Bawang Merah and Bawang Putih. We can also learn about the name of Cianjur City come from Ci means water and anjur from the word anjuran. It means suggestion.
By keeping these old folklores alive, the next generations will know the stories and learn the wonderful meanings behind them.
Animal Stories
Kancil or Mouse Deer is one of the most popular animal story in Indonesian Folklore. Mouse deer usually portrayed as a clever animal that tricked other animals to fulfill its needs. (read more)
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Popular Indonesian Folklore
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Water Vessel of Indonesia
Flora of Indonesia
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Sci-Fi Meets Indonesian Folklore
Wayang of Indonesia
Weaving Conservation into Indonesian Folklore