Queen of the South Seas is a legend who is very popular among the inhabitants of the island of Java and Bali. Belief in the existence of the southern ocean Java (Indian Ocean) is known mainly by ethnic Sundanese and Javanese. Balinese people also believe in the power that controls this southern coast.
Legend
Is not known exactly how long this legend is known. However, the legend about the mythical ruler of the southern coast reached the highest level of confidence known to the court ruling dynasty of Mataram (Sultanate of Yogyakarta and Surakarta Kasunanan) that the rulers south coast, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul, the "spiritual wives" for the kings in the palace it. In particular sea anchor, courts offering PARANGKUSUMA Beach, Bantul, and / or Paranggupita Beach, Wonogiri, to the queen. Sanggabuwana stage in Surakarta palace complex is believed to be where the Sunan mingle with Kanjeng Queen. That said, the queen appears as a beautiful young woman and young at the time of the month until the full moon, but a gradual aging and bad at the time of the month to month of death.
In Javanese beliefs, Kanjeng Ratu Kidul has loyal servant named Nyai / Nyi Rara Kidul (sometimes there is a call Lara Kidul Nyi). Rara Kidul Nyi colors like green and trusted like to take the people who wear green clothing in the beach area to serve as maids or men. Therefore, visitors tour the south coast of Java, both in Pelabuhan Ratu, Pangandaran, Cilacap, the beaches in the south of Yogyakarta, to Purwa Peninsula in the east end, is always reminded to not wear a bottle green.
Sundanese society considers that the Queen of the South Sea, known as the Queen of the South, is the incarnation of a daughter who committed suicide Pajajaran in the southern ocean since expelled by his family. Reasons for expulsion was that he was suffering from a disease that makes the other family members ashamed.
Appreciation and legends associated
Various kinds of appreciation do to honor this legendary figure.
Alms sea
Fishing community south coast of Java every year to charity sea as an offering to the queen to keep the safety of the fishermen and help improve earnings. The ceremony was conducted on the beach fishing Pelabuhan Ratu, Ujung tiles, Pangandaran, Cilacap, and so on.
Dance Bedaya Ketawang
The oldest manuscripts mention of this mythical figure is the Babad Tanah Jawi [1]. Panembahan Senapati was the first person who called the king of the South Queen editing. From the trust was created Dance Bedaya Kasunanan Ketawang of Surakarta palace (in the Sunan Pakubuwono I), which is held every year, which is believed as an offering to Kanjeng Ratu Kidul. Sunan sat beside an empty chair reserved for the Queen of the South. Most observers think the history, belief in Kanjeng Ratu Kidul was created to legitimize the power of Mataram dynasty.
Prohibition in the green suit
Warnings are always given to those who visited the south coast for not wearing green clothing. They may become targets Nyai Rara Kidul to become soldiers or servants.
Special room in the hotel
Hotel owner in the south coast of Java and Bali to provide a special room for the queen. Is the famous 327 and Room 2401 at the Hotel Grand Bali Beach. Room 327 is the only room that did not burn in the fire of January 1993. After restoration, Room 327, and 2401 is always maintained, was given a room decorated in green, given a treat every day, but not to live and dedicated to the Queen of the South.
The same was done at Ocean Beach Hotel in Pelabuhan Ratu. 308 rooms specifically for direservasi Ratu Kidul. In this room a few paintings displayed Kanjeng Ratu Kidul Basoeki Abdullah painters.
Hotel Queen of the South in the near Parangtritis mereservasi Room Kanjeng 33 for the Queen.
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