Many cities in Indonesia which you should already explore, but the extent to which you get to know the cities, or at least the history of names?
Through the article below, we present 7 origin of place names in Indonesia decent you know.
1. Samarinda
This city was named Samarinda (with Rinda), not as many girls named Rinda, but originated from the word "Sama Rendah" (equal in low). Beginning in this city a lot of people from the same background, both natives and migrants. Immigrants dominated the Bugis people of South Sulawesi, which together people Wajo build settlements along the Mahakam river. At that time they were still a dwelling house raft shall stand "Sama Rendah". Eventually "Sama Rendah" became Samarinda.
2. Salatiga
One legend tells that the origin of the town "Salatiga" inspired by three robbers who tried to rob Sunan Kalidjaga who is on his way. Another version says the city is named Salatiga because there are three people who have done wrong, namely the Adipati Pandanarang, Nyai Pandanarang, and robbers.
3. Pontianak
The word "Pontianak" is Malay for Kuntilanak. Kuntilanak is supernatural beings with female form. So called because according to myth, a group led by Syarif Abdurrahman often plagued by ghosts kuntilanak when down the Kapuas River. Sharif even forced to open fire cannons to chase away the ghosts kuntilanak.
4. Banyuwangi
Long ago the eastern tip of Java Island region is headed by a king named Prabu Sulahkromo. He was crazy about Sri Tanjung, his own vice's wife, named Patih Sidopekso. Because Sri Tanjung still reject his love, he slandered Sri Tanjung and told Sidopekso that he had been having an affair. Sidopekso furious and killed his own wife and threw her body into the river. Shortly thereafter, the delicious scent of the river out. Banyu = water, wangi = fragrant. Since then the area was referred to as Banyuwangi (fragrant water).
5. Malang
There is a legend saying Malang derived from the word "Denied" or "hinder" (in Javanese means Malang). At that time, Sunan Mataram who want to extend their influence to the East Java has tried to occupy the area of Malang. Residents of the area to fight a great war. Sunan Mataram therefore assume that the people of that region prevented, denied or poor on purpose Sunan Mataram. Since then, the area was named Malang.
6. Balikpapan
Legend tells in 1739, Sultan Muhammad Idris of Kutai kingdom, ordered the settlers along the Gulf of Balikpapan to donate building materials for the construction of a new palace in the old Kutai. Donations in the form of delivery of 1,000 pieces of board were tied into a raft that was brought to Kutai Lama through along the coast. Upon arrival in Kutai Lama, it turns out there are 10 pieces of boards that are less (apart during the trip) and the results of the search found that 10 pieces of the board carried away and arising in what is now called "Jenebora". Balikpapan name of this event was given (in terms of language Kutai "Turn - the board" or a board that does not want to come back donated).
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