Courage and Loyalty: The Adventure of Ande Ande Lumut
Edisi Bahasa Indonsia: Ande-Ande Lumur dan Klenting Kuning
Folklore from East Java
In a prosperous kingdom, there lived a brave young man named Prince Kusumayuda. He was known for his kindness and fairness toward his people. However, one day, a great calamity befell the kingdom, forcing the prince to go into hiding. Leaving his palace behind, he disguised himself as a common villager and lived in a remote village under the name Ande Ande Lumut.
Meanwhile, in another place, there lived a young woman named Klenting Kuning. However, behind her appearance as an ordinary village girl, she was actually Princess Sekartaji, who had disguised herself to protect herself from the threats of her stepmother. Beyond her beauty, she possessed great courage and a kind heart. Since childhood, Klenting Kuning had secretly harbored feelings for Prince Kusumayuda, even though fate had separated them without certainty. However, a journey filled with challenges was about to bring them back together in an extraordinary adventure—one that would reveal their true identities.
The Journey Toward Destiny
One day, news spread that Ande Ande Lumut was seeking a bride. Young women from all over the village eagerly rushed to win his heart. Kleting Kuning, suspecting that Ande Ande Lumut might be Prince Kusumayuda in disguise, decided to take on the challenge.
Together with her stepsisters, Kleting Kuning embarked on a journey to the village where Ande Ande Lumut resided. However, the journey was not easy. They had to cross a vast river guarded by Yuyu Kangkang, a greedy and cunning giant crab.
“If you wish to cross, I have one condition,” Yuyu Kangkang declared in his deep, rumbling voice. “Once you reach the other side, you must give me a kiss as a token of gratitude!”
The other young women, eager to meet Ande Ande Lumut and become his bride, quickly agreed to the crab’s demand. They forgot about dignity and self-respect, willing to do anything to seize the opportunity. But Kleting Kuning refused firmly.
“I would rather fail than sacrifice my dignity to a creature as wicked as you!” she declared boldly.
Her anger fueled her determination. Upon reaching the other side of the river, Kleting Kuning quickly smeared chicken droppings on her cheeks. Disgusted, Yuyu Kangkang recoiled, unwilling to come near her. With her cleverness and courage, Kleting Kuning successfully crossed without yielding to Yuyu Kangkang’s demands.
The Truth Revealed
Upon arriving at Ande Ande Lumut’s village, the young women eagerly awaited their turn to be chosen. One by one, they presented themselves before him, but he rejected them all.
However, when Kleting Kuning entered the room, Ande Ande Lumut’s heart stirred. There was something different about her. The look in her eyes reminded him of someone from his past—someone he had been forced to leave behind.
As their conversation deepened, Kleting Kuning recounted her journey, including how she had refused to submit to Yuyu Kangkang.
Hearing this, Ande Ande Lumut smiled and nodded. He stood and proclaimed loudly:
“This is the woman I have been searching for! Only one with true loyalty and courage deserves to be by my side!”
At that moment, a great secret was revealed. Ande Ande Lumut disclosed that he was, in fact, Prince Kusumayuda. Kleting Kuning was stunned, but her heart swelled with joy as fate finally reunited them.
A Happy Ending
Prince Kusumayuda chose Kleting Kuning as his bride, not only for her beauty but for her unwavering courage and sincerity. Meanwhile, the other women who had sacrificed their dignity to Yuyu Kangkang felt deep regret. They realized that true love cannot be won through deception or compromise of self-respect.
Together, Prince Kusumayuda and Kleting Kuning returned to the kingdom, restoring peace and ruling with justice and wisdom.
Moral Lessons
🌟 Loyalty is priceless. Never sacrifice your dignity or values for something that merely looks promising.
🔥 Courage leads us to our true destiny. Kleting Kuning had the bravery to reject Yuyu Kangkang’s demands and take the harder path, but in the end, she found true happiness.
💎 Honesty always prevails. True love and loyalty are always valued more than deception and empty promises.
Conclusion
This story is not just about love, but also about courage, dignity, and the virtues of life. Young readers can learn that courage and loyalty are the keys to finding true happiness. 💖✨
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