Banyuwangi History

Banyuwangi - East Java
 History of Banyuwangi City when long time a go start from kingdom :
In the old days at the eastern tip of East Java Province, there is a big government ruled by a just and wise king. King has a son named Raden Banterang mighty. Raden Banterang favorite is hunting. "This morning, I will hunt to the forest. Prepare a hunting tool, "said Raden Banterang to the slave. After hunting equipment ready, Raden Banterang with several entourage went to the forest. Raden Banterang When walking alone, he saw a deer crossing in front of him. It was soon chasing deer to go deep into the forest. He split with the entourage.

Raden Banterang come to forest and meeting with pretty girl her name Surati Klungkung so when listening to her speak Raden Banterang immediate help and take it back to the palace. Soon after their marriage to build a happy family.
One day, the daughter of the King of Klungkung walking alone outside the palace. "Surati! Surati ", call a man who dressed shabbily. After observing the man's face, he realized that in front of the older sibling named Rupaksa. Rupaksa purpose is to encourage the arrival of her sister for revenge, because Raden Banterang had killed his father. Surati told that he would diperistri Raden Banterang since been indebted. That way, Surati does not help the older sibling call. Rupaksa angry to hear answers to her sister. However, it could provide a memorable form of Surati headband. "This headband should you keep under your bed," the message Rupaksa.
Surati meeting with the elder sibling is not known by Raden Banterang, because Raden Banterang was hunting in the forest. When Raden Banterang in the middle of the forest, his eyes suddenly startled by the arrival of a tattered man. "Sir, Raden Banterang. You threatened the safety hazards that are planned by your own wife, "he says. "You can see the proof, with a view of a headband is placed under a dusk. Headband is owned by a man who asked for help to kill the Lord, "he said. After saying those words, tattered men disappeared under mysterious circumstances. Raden terrified Banterang heard reports that a mysterious man. It was immediately returned to the palace. After arriving at the palace, Raden Banterang go directly to the contest with his wife. He finds a headband that has been told by a man dressed in a ragged found in the forest. "Ha! True said the man! This headband as proof! You want to kill the plan to ask the owner of this headband! "Raden Banterang accused to his wife. "Is that so recompense to me?" Raden Banterang toilet. "Do not accuse the original. Younger brother did not mean to kill Kakanda, let alone ask for help to a man! "Surati said. However Raden Banterang fixed establishment, 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 his wife intend to drown in a river. After arriving at the river, Raden Banterang talked about meeting with a ragged man while hunting in the forest. The wife was told about the meeting with a man dressed in tatters, as her husband explained. "He is the elder brother of Adinda. He is given a headband to Adinda, "Surati explain again, for Raden Banterang melted his heart. However, Raden Banterang still believes that his wife would harm himself. Kakanda my husband! Open your hearts Kakanda! Sister is willing to die for the sake of Kakanda. But give me a chance to Adinda Adinda for describing the meeting with the elder brother named Rupaksa Adinda, Surati said alert.
Brother will kill brother of Adindalah! Adinda popular support, but Adinda less. Hearing this, the liquid heart of Raden Banterang not even consider her to lie .. "Kakanda! If the water becomes clear and aromatic, meaning Adinda not guilty! But, if it remains cloudy and foul smell, then Adinda fault! "What Surati. Raden Banterang assume that her speech trump. So, Raden Banterang immediately drew a dagger tucked in his waist. Along the front, Surati jump into the middle of the river and disappeared soon, there was a miracle. Nan fragrant smell spread around the rivers. Looking at the incident, Raden Banterang cried in a voice shaking. "My wife is not guilty! Scented water this time! "What a sorry Banterang Raden. He laments the death of his wife, and regrets his stupidity but it is too late. Since then, the river becomes fragrant. In the Java language called Banyuwangi. Banyu meaning fragrant water and meaning fragrant. The name later became the name of the city of Banyuwangi.