indonesian Legend
origin of the name Palembang
In ancient times, South Suematra area and part of Jambi Province in the form of a unique and beautiful wilderness.Tens of large and small islands that come from the Bairis ⁇ an Hill, the mountains around Mount Dempo, and, and Ranau Lake flows through the valley. Thus, the region was known as Bainganghari Nine. Large rivers that flow in the region include the Komering River, Lematang River, Ogan River, Supengai Rawas, and others, and some superpowers are located in the Musi River.There are two Musi River which empties into the sea in the area near the river, namely the Musi River which passes through Palembang and Musi Baynyuasin River somewhat to the north.
Because of the many large rivers, the circular area of the area of Jambi, South Suitaetra, to Lamipung Province is an area that has many small areas. The origin of these small lakes is a swamp that is fed by sea water at high tide. While the city of Palemingbang is known today as sejarah is an island in Suinggai Meyalu. The small island is a bukit named Bukit Seguntang Mahameru.
The uniqueness of the place in addition to the dense jungle and the many small lakes, and various flowers that thrive, along the territory inhabited by a goddess with her ladies. The goddess was called Princess Kahyangan. Actually, she was named Putri Ayu Sundari. Dewi and her ladies inhabited the forest rimba raya, slopes, and peaks of Bukit Barisian and keepulauan which is now known as Maelaysia. They like to visit Batanghari Sembilan area to swim and bathe in lakes, clear rivers, or wide, sloping, and long beaches.
Because of the many rivers that emptied into the sea, then in those days the sailors easily entered through the rivers to the inside, so as to the foot of the mountain, so that, what it turns out daerah is prosperous and prosperous. So it happened koemunionipsi among the traders including traders from China in the local population. The area became bustling by a trade between local residents and traders. As a result, the goddesses of the kahyangan felt agitated and searched elsewhere.
Meanwhile, many people came around Musi River to make a house there. Because Sumatra Selaetan is a lowland that flourishes, the inhabitants make a house called a raft.
According to the old Malay language, the word lembang means lowlands that are inundated with water, sometimes drowning sometimes dry. So, residents of the plateau who want to Palembang often say going to Lembang. Likewise, the migrants who entered the Musi River said they would go to Lembang.
When Putri Ayu Sundari and her attendants were still in Bukit Segunytang Mahameru, there was a ship that had an accident on the coast of South Sumatra. Three of the brothers were the sons of king Iskandar Zulkarnain. He survived the accident and was stranded in Bukit Seguntang Mahameru.
They were welcomed by Princess Ayu Sundari. The eldest son of King Iskandar Zulkarnain, Sang Saipurba later married Princess Ayu Sundari and his two brothers married into the daughter's family. Because Bukit Seguntang Mahameru is located in the Malay River, Sang Saipurba and his wife claim to be Malay. Their children and grandchildren then participate in activities in the area Lem ⁇ bang. The name of Lembang is becoming increasingly popular. Then when people want to Lembang always say going to Paelemingbang.in old Malay menunjukkan area or location. The economy is getting more crowded. Musi and Sungai Musi Banyuasin River became a famous strong trade route to other countries.
