Why a Booktrail?
Discover Bali through legends and myths for children
Balinese Children’s Favorite Stories
What you need to know before your trail
Once upon a time, Ni Diyah Tantri, the beautiful daughter of a chief minister to the king, is summoned to the royal chamber. No sooner does she enter the king’s apartment than she begins to ply him with tales, each more intriguing than the last, until he is captivated by Ni Diyah Tantri’s irrepressible spirit.
Travel Guide
Bali in Indonesia
BookTrail travel to Bali through the eyes of a child
The author explains that many of the stories in this book have been passed down from one generation to the next and are still told to children in Bali and Indonesia today. It has been hard if not impossible to find their source.
Some of them are clearly taken from the Fables of Aesop and newly replanted in the Balinese setting. The tales of the simpleton and the effete and the young rajah are popular tales and even acted out in plays but have never been written down, it would seem. Common messages contained in these stories are that Pride comes before a fall, humility is a virtue and vanity a folly.
BookTrail Boarding Pass: Balinese Children’s Favorite Stories
Destination: Bali Author/guide: Victor Mason Departure Time: Anytime!
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