Keong mas
Next, Indonesian children’s fairytale that can be a reference for you is Keong Mas. This fairy tale is included in the category of Indonesia’s popular fairy tale of all time. Why? Keong Mas is a fairy tale that is often displayed in various drama performances at school.
Once upon a time, a long time ago there was a king who had two beautiful daughters. Although both are beautiful, but the two princesses have different characters. The older brother is very kind and not arrogant. Instead the younger-tempered and rude character.
One day, the king called upon Big Brother, and asked him to marry a handsome prince from the neighboring kingdom. Hearing the news, the younger brother did not accept and felt jealous. Finally the younger brother went to the witch’s house and requested that the witch turn her brother into a snail. And changed his brother into a snail. The witch said the brother could change shape if he found his true love.
Meanwhile, in a village, a grandmother was fishing in a river. Suddenly grandmother found a golden snail, because of its beautiful color, she brought the snail home. Out of pity to see a grandmother who lives alone, Keong Mas often helps with housework when grandma is absent. He swept and mopped the house, also cooked dinner for grandma.
Late in the evening, grandmother came home and was surprised to see a clean and neat house. Grandma is also surprised because there are already food dishes. Days passed, every time Grandma came home from work, she was surprised, because her house was always neat and clean. Until one day grandmother tried to go home early, and accidentally grandmother saw Conch Mas turned into a beautiful girl.
This conch story ends happily. Because finally the Prince can find Keong Mas. Conch Mas turned back into a princess.
