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Thursday, March 1, 2012

THE LEGEND OF TENGGER

Once upon a time, there was a king named King Brawijaya. He ruled Majapahid Kingdom. He has a daughter named Roro Anteng. Roro Anteng felt in love with Jaka Seger. He was a man from Brahmin caste. King Brawijaya did not agree with their relationship.
Roro Anteng and jaka Seger left Majapahid. They moved to a place near mount Bromo. They ruled the region together. The people were prosperous nder their leadership. However, they were unhappy because they had no children. Desperate, they decided to climb to the top of Mount Bromo.

They pray for help to the god of Mount Bromo. He granted their wish. However, the youngest child must be sacrifeced in the crater of the volcano.
After giving birth to 25 children, Roro Anteng and jaka Seger have to sacrifice their last child, Kusuma. If they broke their promise, they would be threatened with catastrophe. After Kusuma was sacrificed, they heard Kesuma’s voice. He told everyone not to forget to perform worship
Until now, the tenggerese still perform the annual Kasada festival to remember Kusuma’s sacrifice. The word Tengger is derived from the last syllables of Roro Anteng and Joko Seger. They present annual offerings of rice, fruits, vegetables, livestock, and other local products.
1. How many children did Roro Anteng and Joko Seger have ?
2. What would happen if Roro Anteng and Joko Seger broke their promise to sacrifice their last child ?
3. Who was Kusuma ?
4. What is the name “ Tengger “ derived from ?
5. What do the tenggerese do at Kasada ceremony ?

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