Origin of Banyuwangi City

In ancient times in the east end of East Java Province, there is a large kingdom ruled by a just and wise king. The king has a son named Raden Banterang mighty. Penchant Raden Banterang is hunting. "This morning I'm going to hunt in the forest. Prepare hunting tools, "said Raden Banterang to his servants. After hunting equipment ready, Raden Banterang accompanied by several companions set off into the woods. When Raden Banterang walking alone, he saw a deer crossed in front of him. He immediately chase deer until deep into the forest. He was separated from his retinue. "Where a deer before?" Said Raden Banterang, when it lost track of his quarry. "I'll continue to search until it can be," 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, nian fresh water of this river," Raden Banterang drink river water, to feel lost thirst. After that, he left the river. But only a few steps to walk, suddenly surprised the arrival of a girl beautiful. "Ha? A girl beauty and poise? Is he a man? Lest Satan forest watchman, "muttered Banterang Raden wondered. Raden Banterang ventured to approach the pretty girl. "You're human or forest watchman?" Says Raden Banterang. "I'm human," she replied, smiling. Raden Banterang even introduce himself. Pretty girl for him. "My name Surati from Klungkung kingdom". "I was in this place for saving themselves from enemy attack. My father had died in defending the royal crown, "he explained. Listening to her, Raden Banterang surprised abysmal. Seeing the suffering of the King of Klungkung's daughter, Raden Banterang immediate help and take her back to the palace. Soon they were married build a happy family. One day, the daughter of the King of Klungkung walking around alone outside the palace. "Surati! Surati ", calling a man dressed in rags. After observing the man's face, he realized that that was in front of him is his brother named Rupaksa. Purpose of his visit was to invite his brother Rupaksa for revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Surati tell that he wanted diperistri Raden Banterang having been indebted. By doing so, Surati not help call his brother. Rupaksa hear angry brother. However, it could provide a memorable form to Surati headband. "Tie this head should you keep under your bed," message Rupaksa. Surati meeting with his brother Raden Banterang unknown, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the forest. When Raden Banterang was in the middle of the forest, her eyes suddenly startled by the arrival of a man dressed in rags. "Tuangku, Raden Banterang. Safety Master planned endangered by its own master's wife, "the man said. "Sir can see the evidence, to see a headband that is placed under the dusk. Headband belongs to the man who asked for help to kill the Master, "he explained. After saying those words, the man dressed in rags disappeared mysteriously. Raden troubled Banterang heard reports that the mysterious man. He was immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Raden Banterang peraaduan directly to his wife. Looking headband that have been told by a man dressed in rags that have been encountered in the forest. "Ha! True said the man! This headband as proof! Do you plan to kill me with a request for help to the owner 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 remains at its founding, that his wife had helped it would endanger his life. Well, before his life is threatened, Raden Banterang first want to harm his wife. Raden Banterang intend drown her in a river. Upon arriving at the river, Raden Banterang told of an encounter with a man in rags when hunting in the woods. The wife was told about a meeting with a man dressed in rags as her husband explained. "The man is the older brother of Adinda. She gave me a headband to Adina, "explains Surati back, so Raden Banterang melts. However, Raden Banterang continue to believe that she would harm herself. "Kakanda my husband! Open your heart and feelings Kakanda! Adina willing to die for the salvation of Kakanda. But to give an opportunity to tell about meeting Adina Adina Adina with a brother named Rupaksa, "said Surati warned. "Adindalah brother would kill Kakanda! Adina demand help, but Adina tolah ". Hearing this, the liquid heart Raden Banterang not even think she lied .. "Kakanda! If it becomes clear river water and fragrant, then Adina innocent! However, if it remains cloudy and foul odor, then Adina guilty! "Said Surati. Raden Banterang think her speech was ridiculous. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew his dagger tucked in his waist. Alongside that, Surati jumped into the river and disappeared.