The Origin of the name of the town of Banyuwangi

Orientation: In ancient times the area of ​​the eastern tip of East Java Province, there is        a large kingdom ruled by a just and wise king. The king had a son named Raden Banterang handsome. Raden Banterang is hunting craze. "This morning I'm going hunting in the woods. Prepare a hunting tool, "said Raden Banterang to his servants. After hunting equipment ready, Raden Banterang with several companions went to the woods. When Raden Banterang walking alone, he saw a deer crossed in front of him. He was soon chasing the deer to go deep into the forest. He separated from his entourage.

Complication: Where a deer was that? "Said Raden Banterang, when it lost track of his quarry. "I'll keep looking until you can," his determination. Raden Banterang through the bush and forest trees. However, the game was not found. He arrived in a very clear river water. "Hem, fresh river water nian," Raden Banterang drinking river water, to feel lost thirst. After that, he left the river. But only a few steps to walk, suddenly struck the arrival of a beautiful girl.

      "Ha! A beautiful girl? Is it a man? It could be gatekeepers forest devil, "muttered Raden Banterang wonder. Raden Banterang ventured close to the pretty girl. "You're a human or a forest watchman?" Said Raden Banterang. "I'm human," she replied with a smile. Raden Banterang even introduce himself. Welcomed the beautiful girl. "My name comes from the kingdom of Klungkung Surati". "I was in this place due to escape from enemy attack. My father had died in defending the royal crown, "he explained. Hearing her words, Raden Banterang absurdly surprised. Seeing the suffering of the King of Klungkung's daughter, Raden Banterang immediate help and took her back to the palace. Soon they were married to build a happy family.

     One day, the daughter of the King of Klungkung walked alone out of the palace. "Surati! Surati! ", Calling a man dressed in rags. After watching his face, he realized that that was in front of him is his brother named Rupaksa. Rupaksa purpose of his visit was to invite his brother to take revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Write to tell me that he would diperistri Raden Banterang for indebted. That way, Surati solicitation will not help his brother. Rupaksa angry at his sister's answer. However, it could provide a memorable form to Surati headband. "This headband should you keep under your bed," Rupaksa message.

     Surati meeting with his brother Raden Banterang unknown, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the woods. When Raden Banterang in the middle of the forest, his eyes suddenly startled by the arrival of a man dressed in rags. "Tuangku, Raden Banterang. Jeopardized the safety of Mr planned by the wife of his own master, "the man said. "Sir can see the evidence, to see a headband is placed under a dusk. It's the headband guy who asked for help to kill Sir, "he explained. After saying those words, a man dressed in rags mysteriously disappeared. Raden Banterang troubled to hear reports that the mysterious man. He was soon back to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Prince Banterang peraaduan go directly to his wife. Looking for a headband that has been told by a man dressed in rags that have been encountered in the forest. "Ha! True said the man! This headband as proof! You want to kill me with a plan for help to the owners of this headband! "Accused Raden Banterang to his wife. "Is that how you repay me?" Said Raden Banterang. "Do not just accused. Adina did not intend to kill Kakanda, let alone ask for help to a man! "Said Surati. However Raden Banterang remain at its founding, the wife who had helped it would endanger his life. Well, before his life is threatened, Raden Banterang first want to harm his wife.

     Raden Banterang intending to drown her in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang told about the meeting with a man in rags when hunting in the woods. The wife was told about the meeting with a man dressed in rags as her husband explained. "The man is the biological sister Adina. She gave me a headband to Adina, "Surati explain again, that his heart melted Banterang Raden. However, Raden Banterang continue to believe that she would harm herself. "Kakanda my husband! Open your heart and feelings Kakanda! Adina Kakanda willing to die for the sake of safety. But to give an opportunity to tell about meeting Adina Adina Adina biological sister named Rupaksa, "said Surati warned.

Resolution: "Brother will kill kakanda Adindalah! Adina demand help, but Adina tolah ". Hearing this, the liquid heart Raden Banterang not even think his wife was lying .. "Kakanda! If the river water becomes clear and fragrant, meaning Adina innocent! But, if it is cloudy and smells rotten, mean Adina guilty, "cried Surati. Raden Banterang assume that her remarks absurd. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew his dagger tucked in his waistband. Alongside that, Surati jump into the middle of the river and disappeared.
     Not long ago, there was a miracle. Nan fragrant smell spread around the river. Seeing the incident, Raden Banterang exclaimed in a trembling voice. "My wife is innocent! Fragrant water this time! "What a sorry Raden Banterang. He lamented the death of his wife, and regretted his folly. But it was too late.Since then, the river becomes fragrant. In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu means water that is sweet and fragrant. Banyuwangi name later became the name of the town of Banyuwangi.

Figure                    : Raden Banterang, Surati, Rupaksa.

Background where: The area of the eastern tip of East Java Province, large    

                                         Kingdom, the forest, river.

Setting time            : In ancient times.

Moral value              : Do not accuse someone without any clear evidence.