Nina Sulistyowati - English for Tourism

10 E. CULTURE, HISTORY AND FOLKLORE A destination must have a uniqueness that is different from other destinations. The uniqueness can be in the form of folklore, myth or culture. This uniqueness can be a magnet for tourists to visit these destinations. Do you know folklore, myths or culture of the tourist destinations you have visited? Tell it in front of the class! Read the text and answer the following questions! The Myth of Roro Jonggrang and Breakups Prambanan is known for the legendary love story between Roro Jonggrang, the princess of Boko Kingdom and Bandung Bondowoso, the prince of Pengging Kingdom. The story states that Boko Kingdom invades Pengging. In order to defeat the invader, Prabu Damar Moyo (Pengging King) sends his son Bandung Bondowoso to fight Prabu Boko (Boko King). After a furious battle, Prabu Boko is killed by the prince’s supernatural powers. His assistant, the giant Patih Gupolo, leads his armies away from the battlefield in defeat. Returning to Boko Palace, Patih Gupolo tells Princess Roro Jonggrang of the death of her father. The princess is heartbroken, but before she can recover from her grief the Pengging army besieges and captures the palace. Prince Bandung Bondowoso is mesmerized by the beauty of the mourning princess and propose marriage, but his offer is swiftly rejected. Bandung Bondowoso insists on the union, and finally Roro Jonggrang agrees on two impossible conditions: first the prince must build a well named Jalatunda, and second, he must construct a thousand temples in only one night.

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