The legend of Banyuwangi ( Translate in English )

City Origin Banyuwangi
In ancient times the area of the eastern tip of East Java Province, there is a large kingdom ruled by a king in a fair and wise. The king has a handsome son named Raden Banterang. Raden hobby is hunting Banterang. "This morning I'm going hunting in the woods. Prepare a hunting tool, "said Raden Banterang to the servant. After hunting equipment ready, along with some Banterang Raden retinue went to the forest. When Raden Banterang walking alone, he saw a deer cross in front of him. He immediately pursued deer until deep into the woods. He separated from his escorts.
"Where a deer that?", Said Raden Banterang, when lost track of his quarry. "I'll keep looking until they can be," his determination. Raden Banterang through the bushes 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 her thirst. After that, he left the rivers. But just a few steps to walk, suddenly surprised the arrival of a beautiful girl.
"Ha? A beautiful girl? Is he a man? Lest Satan forest spirits, "muttered Raden Banterang wondering. Raden Banterang ventured near the pretty girl. "You're human or forest spirits?" Said Raden Banterang. "I'm human," she replied with a smile. Raden was Banterang introduced himself. Welcomed the beautiful girl. "My name comes from Surati Klungkung kingdom". "I was in this place for saving themselves from enemy attack. My father had been killed in defending the royal crown, "Obviously. 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 build a happy family.
On one day, the daughter of the King of Klungkung to walk out of the palace alone. "Surati! Surati! ", Call a man who dressed in rags. After observing the man's face, he realized that that was in front of him is his brother named Rupaksa. Rupaksa purpose of his coming is to invite his brother to get revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Surati told that he would diperistri Raden for Banterang indebted. That way, Surati not want to help his brother's invitation. Rupaksa upset at her sister's answer. However, he could provide a memory of the Surati headband. "Tie this head should you keep under your bed," Rupaksa message.
Surati meeting with his brother is not known by Raden Banterang, because Raden Banterang were hunting in the woods. When Raden Banterang in the middle of the forest, suddenly his eyes were startled by the arrival of a man dressed in rags. "Tuangku, Raden Banterang. Safety Master planned in danger by their own master's wife, "he said. "You can see the evidence, with the view of a headband is placed under a dusk. It's headband to call men to kill you, "he explained. After saying those words, a man dressed in rags had mysteriously disappeared. Terkejutlah Raden Banterang heard reports that a mysterious man. He was immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Banterang Raden peraaduan directly to his wife. Looking for a headband that has been told by a man dressed in rags who had met in the woods. "Ha! True said that man! This headband as proof! You plan to kill me with favor to the owner of this headband! "He accused his wife of Raden Banterang. "Is that balasanmu me?" Said Raden Banterang. "Do not just accused. Lives do not mean to kill my husband, let alone ask for help to a man! "Surati said. But keep in Banterang Raden stance, 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 intended to drown his wife in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang tells of 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 explained her husband. "He is the brother Adinda. She gave me a headband to the Lives, "Surati explain again, that his heart melted Banterang Raden. However, Raden Banterang still believe that she would harm herself. "My husband my husband! Open your heart and feelings of my husband! Lives willing to die for the sake of my husband. But give the opportunity to Lives to tell about meeting Lives with brother named Rupaksa Lives, "Surati said reminded.
"You will kill Adindalah kakanda! Lives in demand for help, but tolah Lives! ". Hearing this, the heart Raden liquid Banterang not even think she was lying .. "My husband! If the river water becomes clear and fragrant, meaning innocent Lives! However, if it stays cloudy and foul smell, meaning Lives guilty! "Surati said. Raden Banterang consider her remark was ridiculous. Thus, immediately drew Banterang Raden keris tucked in his waist. Along the same way, Surati jumped into the middle of the river and disappeared.
Not long ago, there was a miracle. The smell of fragrant nan river spread around. See it, Raden Banterang exclaimed in a trembling voice. "My wife is not a sin! Air time fragrant! "What a sorry Banterang Raden. He lamented the death of his wife, and regretted his stupidity. But it was too late.
Since then, the river becomes fragrant. In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu means water that is fragrant and perfumed. The name later became the name of Banyuwangi Banyuwangi city.