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The Origin of Jodoh River

The Origin of Jodoh River

In the interior of Batam, there lived a girl named Mah Bongsu. He was orphaned and worked as a maid in Mah Piah's house. Mah Piah is very greedy. He has a son named Siti Mayang. The nature of this child and mother is very similar.

One day, Mah Bongsu washes clothes in the river. He saw a wounded snake. Mah Bongsu took the snake to his house. Patiently, he treated the snake's wounds in his room. Every time the snake's skin came off, Mah Bongsu picked it up and set it on fire. If the smoke is heading towards Singapore, suddenly there is a pile of gold and diamonds. If the smoke leads to the city of Bandar Lampung, will come coded silk cloth.

Mah Bongsu became a rich girl. However, the girl was very generous. He helped the people around him sincerely. Mah Bongsu's wealth is known to Mah Piah and Siti Mayang. They also investigate where the wealth comes from.

Once, Mah Piah and his son saw a snake in Mah Bongsu's room. They believe snakes are magical animals and can bring wealth. The mother and son caught a snake in the forest. The snake was released in Siti Mayang's room. They thought that the snake could also bring wealth. However, what came was a disaster. Siti Mayang died after being bitten by a poisonous snake.

Meanwhile, the snake that was being cared for by Mah Bongsu had healed. "Give me back to the river" the snake asked. Mah Bongsu also complied. As soon as he arrived at the river, the snake said, "Mah Bongsu, it's time for me to propose to you as my wife."

At once the serpent also incarnated a dashing prince. Her skin became a beautiful home. They married and lived happily. Because of this incident, the village was named Tiban Village by the population, which means the ketiban sustenance. The river where the prince proposed is called the Jodoh River.

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Pitungs

Pitung is a hero. Since childhood he studied teaching in his hometown, Rawabelong. In addition to studying religion, he also studied martial arts to Haji Naipin. Pitung was very concerned about the Dutch colonizers. They treat people arbitrarily. The poor are often squeezed so many go hungry.

With his high magic, he helped the oppressed people. Together with his friends, Rais and Jii, he took back the people's property in the hands of the invaders. They shared the treasure with the poor. The people are very grateful to Pitung. They can finally eat and get treatment.

The Dutch began to hunt the Pitung. However, the Pitung was very difficult to catch. The Dutch made tactics, looking for people who had been helped by the Pitung. They were persecuted and tortured to tell the whereabouts of Pitung and his teacher. Finally, the Dutch managed to capture the family of Pitung and Haji Naipin. They were tortured to show Pitung's weakness. Unable to endure torture, one of the families leaked the secret.

That said, the Pitung can be killed with a golden bullet. Before long, Pitung's hideout was found. He was shot by a Dutchman with a golden bullet. The Pitung was also killed. Nevertheless, he remained a hero to the Betawi people.

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White Crocodile in Setu Babakan

Setu Babakan is an area near a lake. There lived a pair of teenagers who loved each other. However, their relationship is not sanctioned by the girl's parents. It is only because the young man is poor.

Once, the young man said to his lover, "Dik, Brother will go wandering. Who knows if my fate could be better. If we are a match, we will be together again."

"If it is your decision, go" said the girl with tears. "If you have succeeded, go home. Here sister will always wait."

Year passed. No news of the young man. The girl began to fret because her parents had betrothed her to another young man. The girl remained faithful waiting for the return of her lover. However, he was also unable to resist the wishes of his father and mother.

As the marriage neared, the girl grew agitated. He still hopes his girlfriend will return soon. But hope remains hope. The girl was finally desperate. He went to Setu Babakan. With a broken feeling, he threw himself. The demon inhabitants of the lake were feeling pity. He did not die in the lake, but transformed into a white crocodile.

Until now the white crocodile is still loyal to guard the lake. That said, if there are people doing indecent acts around the lake, that person will become a victim of a white crocodile.