Novice Translator : The (Real) Legend Of Ken Arok

The Legend Of Ken Arok

 Original Folklore   :  East Java

Adapted by : The Real Of Legend Ken Arok

Translator   :   Angela Hanum

By Yongky.Y.

From many Java legends and history, I really like to translate this legend. This is honor for me to translate this legend and presenting this legend to the world.  I need two days to googling on Google and reading many books to make sure what I will writing is the real legend and not only tales.

After 10 books and 1 day and half for googling, I find and I feel this is the real of the legend, because I read this and I feel I was living in this legend and not merely mellow story which composed and made up.

So, let we starting this amazing legend in Java Island..........

Judge Bao And Qin Xianglian

The Story

Of Judge Bao

And 

Qin Xianglian

------ Part IV -------

Translator :  Angela Hanum  and  Alicia Tan

Adapted From : Kumpulan Kisah Klasik Dari China 

Bahasa Indonesia Version  

1993 TV Series

Tampines Ave 9,Singapore

 Previous Story :

Qin Xianglian succeed met with Judge Bao. She blocked Judge Bao's trip return to the court.  Even, she was involved small argument with Judge Bao's man, Zhan Zhao and Judge Bao's secretary, Gongsun Zhi, she withstood for seeing Judge Bao.

She asked her own children to knelt down on the street. She showed traditional hand fan from Wan Yangling so Judge Bao can see th fan.  Recognized the fan belongs to his old friend, Judge Bao approached Qin Xianglian and asked her request.  After listened to Qin Xianglian's explanations,  Judge Bao decided took her and her children to his court and his living place.  

Meanwhile, Chen Shimei was anxious to waited Han Qi.  Han Qi didn't returned at the appointed time.   Then,  the government official named Wang Zhao visited his place to notified that Han Qi was found being a corpse.  Wang Zhao informed to Chen Shimei that Chen Shimei has awaited by Judge Bao at his court.  Chen Shimei visited to Kaifeng without knowing Judge Bao's trick.

Chen Shimei was arrested by Judge Bao  after confronted with Qin Xianglian. Chen Shimei was hopeless could ran from Judge Bao.

" Why you didn't admitted your kids and your wife existences? "  asked Judge Bao to Chen Shimei. But, he refused to answer.

Judge Bao sent a letter to The Emperor about detention of his son-in-law.  The Emperor sent his sister to Kaifeng for took Chen Shimei out.  But, unpredictable,  Judge Bao rejected The Emperor's sister to released Chen Shimei.

" The Emperor, The Emperor's family, Officials, or commoners are the same ! Must to following the regulations. All equal before the law ! "  said Judge Bao sharply.

Judge Bao told to her that Chen Shimei will beheaded after he is proven guilty. The Emperor's sister unacceptable with Judge Bao decision. She left the court with flashed face and rushed to meet with The Empress. She informed that Chen Shimei will beheaded by Judge Bao.  The Empress not least her furious after listened  this informations.  She ordered to her maids and did trip to Kaifeng.

She almost get heart attack after saw Qin Xianglian and listened to her explanations that Chen Shimei is her husband. The Empress accused her that she lying about her story.  She was unacceptable spelled out a liar by The Empress,  she was on the defensive,

" You are a mother. Why you thinking about your family only? What about me and my children? Does Chen Shimei could runaway without responsibility to her and his own children? No, I won't let him free..."

The Empress didn't wits.  She warned Judge Bao about The Emperor regulations, " Long ago to the present,  none of officials has bravery to against The Emperor.  Do you want known as a defector? "

Judge Bao confused.  One side, he did not wanted against The Emperor who trust on him to uphold for justice, but the other side he felt totally wrong if he did not solving Qin Xianglian's problem.  Finally, Judge Bao given Qin Xianglian a pocket of money.  Judge Bao asked  her to returned to her village and starting over.

Qin Xianglian very disappointed for Judge Bao decision.  She thinks she wants suicide with her children.  She threw back the pocket money to Judge Bao,

" I don't need this. I was wrong rely on you as well as Master Wan Yangling. I guess he doesn't know that you are change and more favorable to The Emperor's family even you know they are wrong ! "

Will Qin Xianglian getting justice for her and her children. Will Judge Bao could help her and against The Emperor? Could Judge Bao maintained his position as The Righteous Judge?  Has he a bravery to against The Emperor who trust on him for all this time??

The Legend Of Judge Bao Zheng

The Story

Of

Judge Bao

And

Qin Xianglian


---- Part III ----

Translator :  Angela Hanum  and  Alicia Tan

Adapted From : Kumpulan Kisah Klasik Dari China 

Bahasa Indonesia Version  

1993 TV Series

Tampines Ave 9,Singapore

Previous story :

Wan Yanling decided to helped Qin Xianglian for demanded her own husband whom being son-in-law of The Emperor. But, because of his position, Wan Yanling did not able to uphold justice for Qin Xianglian.

Nonetheless, Chen Shimei was former student of Wan Yanling. Chen Shimei who followed Highest Royal Examinations did exams under the auspices of Wan Yanling. So, Wan Yanling felt so heavy with this burden.

Finally, Wan Yanling found the perfect way and the perfect date to disenchanted Chen Shimei as former husband of Xin Qianglian, to admitted to The Emperor that he was been married with Xin Qianglian before he married The Emperor daughter.

It was Chen Shimei birthday party. However, Chen Shimei's eyes whose blind of power and material refused to admitted his former wife and his own children existences. Even though, he blew harsh words to his former mentor, Wan Yanling.

Without thinking last, Wan Yanling braved to given the hand fan to Xin Qianglian. The traditional hand fan for Government Officials escorted Xin Qianglian in its quest found the Judge Bao !!

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Judge Bao The Righteous Judge

The Story

Of

Judge Bao

And

Qin Xianglian


---- Part II ----

Translator :  Angela Hanum  and  Alicia Tan

Adapted From : Kumpulan Kisah Klasik Dari China 

Bahasa Indonesia Version  

1993 TV Series

Tampines Ave 9,Singapore

 Previous Story :

Chen Shimei have become an emperor son-in-law with married the daughter of the emperor upon approval of The Empress Mother. He left his former family. His wife, Qin Xianglian, demand for justice towards their children and herself. Qin Xianglian unacceptable upon her husband, Chen Shimei, who was denied about her and their children existences.


Her meeting with Wan Yangling brought a big chances for her life.  Wan Yangling known as The Righteous Officials who loved justice and hated the evil.  He really  got wrath if he knows there is an crotchety officials

Wan Yanling was startled when he saw Qin Xianglian bowed in front of his palanquin and begged for justice because her husband lied to everyone that he was single when he married the daughter of the emperor.  Wan Yanling gave her the demands paper to signed,  but he was only found the blank paper without any written of her demands.

Will Qin Xianglian gives Qin Xianglian a justice for her children and herself ????

Judge Bao --- The Righteous Judge

The Story

Of

Judge Bao

And

Qin Xianglian

---- Part I ----

Translator :  Angela Hanum  and  Alicia Tan

Adapted From : Kumpulan Kisah Klasik Dari China 

Bahasa Indonesia Version  

1993 TV Series

Tampines Ave 9,Singapore

Back to the righteous judge from China, Judge Bao.  Currently, we present first story from TV series at 1993.  We go look to internet and very difficult to find a complete story of Judge Bao this version even in Mandarin version though.  Featureless,  they present story of Judge Bao this version by synopsis only.  After one hour forcibly disassemble of Google,  we found one site Judge Bao related with this story. This one impressive story.  Hopefully you're enjoy this..........

The Righteous Judge From China

The  Legend

Of

Judge  Bao 

Translated by : Angela Hanum

Adapted by : Judge Bao's history 1992

Before we start to exploring this legend, it helpful to knowing about Judge Bao first.  Who is Judge Bao? That is the great question !

If you living in Asia whether far east Asia, west Asia, or south east Asia, you are definitely knows about Judge Bao.  But, if you living in Europe or US, I am sure it might be the first time you hear about him.

Judge Bao had a real name is Bao Zheng ( 包拯 ).  He lived in the world from 999 to 1062. He died at his age of 63 years old.  Born in the family educated,  but his parents lived barely adequate.  This thing influenced him to learned about poverty,  learned how to very difficult to found a few money for food,  learned how to be someone righteous and fair,  and learned how corruption was devastated the lives of people.

History Of Paddy

The  Legend

Of

Goddess Sri

Translated by :  Safri Wisesa

Indeed,  this legend comes from Java.  But, Balinese people also claimed this legend as their owned.  There are two different stories as background of this legend.  I will take one story that known-well in Bali because I am from Bali.  Goddess Sri,  main figure in this legend, known as protector of rice plants.

This legend is told from generation to generation.  I've been heard about this legend since I was young.  My mother used to storytelling about this legend,  because this legend is one of respected legends in Bali. 

So, let's we start it...........

Cindelaras From East Java

Cindelaras

The story originated from :  East Java

Translated by :  Angela Hanum

Adapted from :  Bahasa Indonesia Version

  

Once upon a time,  there was stood up a kingdom in East Java.  This kingdom called,  Jenggala.  This kingdom was led by the king named Raden Putra.  Raden Putra lived with his queen and one concubine.  His queen is a humble lady and has a kindheart.  Very different with his concubine.  His concubine always jealous and envy with The Queen.  

His concubine tried many ways to harmed The Queen or just made a mistake and appointed The Queen as a person who had responsibility of her mistake so Raden Putra will angry to his queen.

But,  because of her kindheart, Raden Putra never able to wrath to his queen.  This thing made her more angry to her.  The Queen never angry to her husband's concubine.  She always gives a smile every met her,  even she knew that her husband's concubine always harmed her every has a chance.

One day,  Raden Putra's concubine saw her husband kissed The Queen.  He asked permitted to went hunting in the forest.  She more angry to seeing the scenery.  She decided to visited The Palace Commander.  When she arrived in palace guardhouse,  she poked a soldier and asked where she could met with The Commander,

" Please, tell to your commander.  I am, his king's concubine, coming ! "  she ordered.

The Legend Of Arang-gak

The  Legend

Of

Arang

(아랑전설)

Original Story : 아랑전설 

Story Issued : King Myeongjeong's time

at Joseon Dynasty

Year : 1600

Translated by :  Martin Kim ( Kim Joong Won )

This legend is a famous ghost legend from Gyeongsangnam-do Province, Miryang-si, South Korea.  In Miryang or we usual called Milyang,  they have a beautiful pavilion called Yeongnamlu,  on the banks of the river Nam-cho' on. 

This pavilion considered as one of 3 beautiful pavilions in Korea contiguous with Bubyeoungnu and Choksoengnu. Beside of Yeongnamlu Pavilion, there is a stele and shrine called, Arang-gak.

Arang-gak is a shrine which dedicated to a beautiful woman who lived in 1600 in the reign of King Myeongjeong.  A beautiful woman named Arang who died which been killed by her father's men as well as servant.  Very tragically indeed.  Let's we flashback to more 400 years ago.

History Of Banyuwangi

The Origins

Of

Banyuwangi

Translated  by  :  Safri Wisesa

The  Original Story From  :  East Java

East Java located in a beautiful country called, Indonesia.  Every parts of this country has lots of legends and folktales.  As usual, folktales and legends told to all people in Indonesia from their former parents.  One of folktales is this story.

Actually, the origins of Banyuwangi has 2 versions circulating in the society. I just take one version for this blog. 

The point of these 2 versions are the same to not easily to be leery of someone.  Especially, if that someone we know their honesty to us.

Suspicion is simply bring disaster

Our real eyes can not read the hearts of each person

Always using the presumption of innocence

Investigate, find strong evidences then we speaking are the key to truth

Because we never knew who are we hurting because of our suspicion

The Most Famous Japanese Ghost Legend

Sarayashiki Okiku No Rei

Bancho Sarayashiki

番町皿屋敷

Original Language  :  Japanese Language

Translated by  :  Yoko  Harumi  Shiroiko

This is one of famous ghost story in Japan.  Everyone in Japan knows about this legend.  About the ghost whom could not rest in peace because killed unjustly.  Sometimes, this ghost came down to earth and stay in your kitchen when you holding a celebration.

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Dongeng Cantik Dari Denmark

Claus Besar

Dan

Claus Kecil

Diangkat dari cerita  :  Lille Claus og store Claus ( 1835 )

Første del
Dansk Udgaven

1997

Karya   :  Hans Christian Andersen

Diterjemahkan oleh   :  Endena Regischa Wirya

Di suatu desa hiduplah dua orang laki-laki yang memiliki nama yang sama.  Mereka bernama Claus.  Claus yang pertama memiliki empat kuda,  sehingga ia dijuluki sebagai  Claus besar.  Sedangkan,  Claus kedua hanya memiliki seekor kuda,  hingga ia dipanggil Claus kecil.

Sekarang, marilah kita simak apa yang terjadi pada mereka....................................

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Endena  Regischa  Wirya

A brilliant girl who living in Yogyakarta was born in Jakarta, 26 years ago.  Her capability in Dansk and Spanish brought her to success gate and placed her to working for one of embassy in Jakarta. But, she was decided to retired for a few months ago. Why?


" I wanna take care my husband. We're just married.  My husband doesn't like a woman with career. He really loves to see me stay at home only.  Furthermore, I am on my pregnancy program.  I wanna have a baby in my life soon. "  she said with gladly.

She wished she could have a job which she can do at home.  She is very active as spoke person in many parenting seminars.  She has joined with Smart Discipline Program and presenting the methods to Indonesian parents.  Her dreams could teaching to all parents in Indonesia about raise great children.


" I always prepare for everything. Including prepare to educating my children in the future.  I don't wanna be like other parents whom raised their children with trial and error system. "  she said sharply.

She's been trying to be an author of children book.  She just publish one children book from her own money,

" I wrote the book,  I paid for printing costs and I paid for publishing costs. "  she laughed.  

She's very thankfully to the God that her book becomes the most wanted for children books in her country.  You can find her book in the bookstores now.

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The Legend From Java Land

The  Legend

Of

Prambanan  Temple

Translator   :   Alicia Tan

And

Angela  Hanum

This legend very popular in Java Island. Protagonist on this story is Princess Roro Jonggrang.  Roro Jonggrang its meaningful Slim Girl.

About a prettiest and slim woman,  Princess Roro Jonggrang lived surrounded by evils of her father and evil giants.

Her aim is revenge of her father's death.  But, she had done big mistake to tricked someone who loved her very much.  She got cursed by a man who loved her being statuette.  We can see her statuette in Prambanan Temple.

Legenda dari Polandia

Legenda Sang Naga Wawel

Dalam  Bahasa  Polandia   :   O Smoku   Wawelskim

Pengarang   :    Wincenty   Kadublek 

Cerita berawal sejak abad ke 12

Cerita dalam bahasa Italia

Penerjemah   :   Reika Volam Medina

Berabad-abad yang lalu,  di zaman Pangeran Crac,  di bawah kaki bukit Wawel,  hiduplah seekor naga yang amat menakutkan.  Seluruh penduduk Cracrow,  mulai dari gelandangan hingga Raja Krak pun tak tahu darimanakah naga itu berasal.

Pangeran Crac adalah seorang pendiri legendaris dari kota Krakow,  tiba-tiba saja raib tak tahu dimana rimbanya.  Seluruh penduduk Krakow diliputi ketakutan saat mendengar hal ini.  

Terlebih lagi pada saat tengah malam,  mereka mendengar deru nafas sang naga yang membahana ke seluruh daerah Krakow,

" Woooooooooaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrr.......! "  seru sang naga mengeluarkan api dari mulutnya dan membakar pohon-pohon diatas bukit.

Romeo And Juliet From China

Liang Shan Bo

And

Zhu Yingtai

( Sampek Engtay )

Title  :   The  Legend Of  Liang  Shan  Bo  And  Zhu  Ying  Tai( Jin Dynasty 1.600 years ago )

Mandarin Edition

Translator  :   Angela Hanum

Liang Shan Bo ( 梁山伯 )  and Zhu Yingtai ( 祝英台 ) is the one of four Chinese legends and one of legend which gave great influence to Chinese modern arts and cultures.

For Indonesian, Shan Bo ( 梁山伯 ) and Yingtai ( 祝英台 ) called Sampek Engtay.   This love story had ever staged by Teater Koma in Jakarta at 2005,  and got tremendous response from the audiences.

In China,  this love story diffused more over 1.600 years as well as got awards " A Masterpiece of Love Loyalty  For Centuries "  and got epithet Romeo And Juliet From The East.

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A handsome man with this tanned skin, very loving translator  and interpreter world.  He never went to formal studied in university.  He was only graduates from high school but he can achieve his goals to makes his life is better now.

A man who never bored to learn from nature and experiences this, jump into the translator world since 2002 when Bali messed up and fell down due to a high explosive bomb blasted which murdered over 300 persons.


" I lost my house, my live, my job, my business, my friends and my family. "  he said with trembled voice.  " I also very sorry for people whom being victims because of this stupid bomb ! "

Since that time, he was started to rebuild Bali and the tourism. Rebuild Bali tourism it means force him to learn and speaking some foreign languages besides English. This funny man now stay in Bali for writing and being a writer.  He's been translating many tourism articles and posting on internet for Bali tourism interests.

He specialized in Arabic,  English,  Korean, and Dutch. 

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Alicia Tan

She was born on June, 28th in Jakarta.  Her located in Bali with her sister.  She's been starting as translator at 2001.  She's got a formal education for language. She went studied for Chinese Literature at most wanted university in Indonesia.

And now she working for one of the biggest company in Indonesia whilst she  translating mandarin articles,  mandarin documents and mandarin ads to Bahasa Indonesia.  She running traveling business as her side job in Bali.


" I love to teaching Mandarin for anyone.  The important thing if you want to learning Mandarin is you should to sedulous and diligently in writing.  Mandarin is writing.  Speaking gonna be so easy when you know how to writing is. "  her notes.


Hmm.......is there anyone who wants to taught Mandarin by Alicia Tan in here?

Her specialized in English, Chinese Simplified and Traditional.