Six Unusual and Surprising Village Names in Indonesia
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VIVA – Indonesia consists of many islands and villages scattered throughout the region. Usually, villages in Indonesia have their own uniqueness.
One of its uniqueness is the name of the village. There is a village that has the name of an Indonesian ghost, namely Pocong Village.
Somehow and why the village was given such a name. Regardless, there must be a reason and history behind the village's unusual and surprising name.
1. Pocong Village
Ilustrasi pocong
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Indonesian people definitely know the word Pocong. Pocong is one of the scary ghosts in Indonesia. One of the villages located in Tragah District, Bangkalan Regency, Madura, East Java has the name Pocong.
According to stories in ancient times, this village did not yet have a name because of the small number of residents and the environmental conditions around the bush.
2. Kasihan Village
In Indonesia, Kasihan is a word for expression of someone's compassion or empathy. But it is different from one of the villages located in Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta.
The village of pity is the residence of the artists Butet Kartaredjasa and Djajuk Ferianto. When visiting this village, visitors should not miss bathing in the Sendang Pengasihan.
It was said, bath in this place can make someone quickly get a soulmate.
3. Siluman Village
Desa Siluman, Jawa Barat
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Demon village or locally people known as Siluman Village is located in Pabuaran District, Subang Regency, West Java. The name of this village comes from a small river called Ci Silukman.
4. Dukun Village
Shaman Village or locally people known as Dukun Village is located in Magelang Regency, Central Java. Long time ago, in this village, there is a shaman that full of magic, Jaka Umbaran.
5. Tutup Village
Desa Tutup, di Blora.
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Closed village or locally known as Tutup Village is located in Tunjungan sub-district, Blora, Central Java. Rumors circulated that many of the villagers were still illiterate.
Even when the dry season arrives, the villagers find it difficult to find clean water. This causes them to have to try hard to find air and how far is 5-kilometers to the city of Blora.
6. Toket Village
The toket village that has a similar name to the boobs. But, it’s not really the real boobs. Toket Village is located on Madura Island, precisely in Pamekasan Regency. It’s not known for certain why the name of this village is like this.Â
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