Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Vesak Day at Borobudur: A Journey of Serenity and Surprise
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Story Transcript:

Id: Di pagi yang cerah, langit biru tanpa awan.
En: On a bright morning, the sky was blue without a cloud.

Id: Udara sejuk menyegarkan.
En: The cool air was refreshing.

Id: Dewi dan Rizal berdiri di depan Candi Borobudur.
En: Dewi and Rizal stood in front of Borobudur Temple.

Id: Mereka datang untuk merayakan Hari Waisak.
En: They had come to celebrate Vesak Day.

Id: "Rizal, lihat betapa indahnya candi ini," kata Dewi sambil tersenyum.
En: "Rizal, look at how beautiful this temple is," said Dewi with a smile.

Id: Rizal mengangguk.
En: Rizal nodded.

Id: "Ya, Dewi.
En: "Yes, Dewi.

Id: Candi Borobudur memang luar biasa.
En: Borobudur Temple is truly magnificent."

Id: "Mereka berjalan menuju candi.
En: They walked towards the temple.

Id: Banyak orang sudah berkumpul.
En: Many people had already gathered.

Id: Beberapa orang membawa bunga dan lilin.
En: Some people carried flowers and candles.

Id: Mereka berdoa dengan khusyuk.
En: They prayed with great reverence.

Id: "Dewi, kita juga harus menyalakan lilin," usul Rizal.
En: "Dewi, we should also light a candle," suggested Rizal.

Id: Dewi setuju.
En: Dewi agreed.

Id: Mereka membeli dua lilin kecil.
En: They bought two small candles.

Id: Mereka berlutut di depan stupa besar dan menyalakan lilin.
En: They knelt in front of a large stupa and lit the candles.

Id: Setelah berdoa, Dewi dan Rizal bergabung dengan prosesi.
En: After praying, Dewi and Rizal joined the procession.

Id: Mereka berjalan mengelilingi candi.
En: They walked around the temple.

Id: Setiap langkah terasa penuh makna.
En: Each step felt full of meaning.

Id: Harum bunga dan dupa memenuhi udara.
En: The scent of flowers and incense filled the air.

Id: Rasa damai memenuhi hati mereka.
En: A sense of peace filled their hearts.

Id: Tiba-tiba langit berubah.
En: Suddenly, the sky changed.

Id: Awan gelap mengerumuni.
En: Dark clouds gathered.

Id: Petir menyambar.
En: Lightning struck.

Id: Hujan deras turun.
En: Heavy rain poured down.

Id: Orang-orang berlarian mencari tempat berteduh.
En: People ran looking for shelter.

Id: Dewi dan Rizal kebingungan.
En: Dewi and Rizal were confused.

Id: "Rizal, kita harus cepat cari perlindungan!
En: "Rizal, we need to quickly find shelter!"

Id: " teriak Dewi sambil menggapai tangan Rizal.
En: shouted Dewi while reaching for Rizal's hand.

Id: Dengan berpegangan tangan, mereka berlari menuju salah satu lorong candi.
En: Holding hands, they ran towards one of the temple corridors.

Id: Di dalam lorong, mereka basah kuyup.
En: Inside the corridor, they were soaked.

Id: Tapi mereka tidak sendiri.
En: But they were not alone.

Id: Banyak orang berlindung di sana.
En: Many people had taken shelter there.

Id: "Ini sangat mendadak," kata Rizal sambil menggigil.
En: "This was very sudden," said Rizal, shivering.

Id: Dewi merangkul Rizal, memberikan kehangatan.
En: Dewi embraced Rizal, giving him warmth.

Id: Namun, tiba-tiba hujan berhenti.
En: However, suddenly the rain stopped.

Id: Langit kembali cerah.
En: The sky became clear again.

Id: Matahari muncul.
En: The sun appeared.

Id: Sekali lagi, pemandangan Candi Borobudur menjadi memukau.
En: Once more, the view of Borobudur Temple became stunning.

Id: Dewi dan Rizal keluar dari lorong.
En: Dewi and Rizal stepped out of the corridor.

Id: Mereka melihat bahwa semuanya kembali normal.
En: They saw that everything was back to normal.

Id: Musik dan doa kembali terdengar.
En: Music and prayers were heard again.

Id: Orang-orang melanjutkan perayaan.
En: People resumed the celebration.

Id: "Dewi, meski hujan, hari ini begitu indah," kata Rizal tersenyum hangat.
En: "Dewi, even though it rained, today was so beautiful," said Rizal with a warm smile.

Id: Dewi setuju.
En: Dewi agreed.

Id: "Ya, Rizal.
En: "Yes, Rizal.

Id: Hujan tadi membuat upacara ini semakin bermakna.
En: The rain made this ceremony even more meaningful."

Id: "Mereka berdiri kembali di depan stupa besar.
En: They stood again in front of the large stupa.

Id: Matahari terbenam di balik candi, menciptakan cahaya keemasan.
En: The sun set behind the temple, creating a golden light.

Id: Dewi dan Rizal merasakan kedamaian yang mendalam.
En: Dewi and Rizal felt a deep peace.

Id: "Kita akan selalu ingat hari ini," kata Dewi pelan tapi pasti.
En: "We will always remember this day," said Dewi softly but surely.

Id: Rizal mengangguk setuju.
En: Rizal nodded in agreement.

Id: Mereka pulang dengan hati yang penuh kebahagiaan dan kenangan indah.
En: They went home with hearts full of happiness and beautiful memories.

Id: Hari Waisak di Candi Borobudur menjadi kenangan yang tak terlupakan bagi Dewi dan Rizal.
En: Vesak Day at Borobudur Temple became an unforgettable memory for Dewi and Rizal.

Id: Perjalanan spiritual itu mengajarkan mereka tentang kekuatan doa, kebersamaan, dan kedamaian.
En: The spiritual journey taught them about the power of prayer, togetherness, and peace.

Id: Seperti itulah kisah Dewi dan Rizal di hari suci itu, menyatu dengan alam dan ketenangan hati.
En: Such was Dewi and Rizal’s story on that holy day, united with nature and tranquility of heart.


Vocabulary Words:

• bright: cerah
• refreshing: menyegarkan
• magnificent: luar biasa
• gathered: berkumpul
• reverence: khusyuk
• procession: prosesi
• incense: dupa
• corridor: lorong
• soaked: basah kuyup
• shivering: menggigil
• embraced: merangkul
• sudden: mendadak
• appeared: muncul
• stunning: memukau
• knelt: berlutut
• suggested: usul
• shelter: perlindungan
• terrified: ketakutan
• struck: menyambar
• prayers: doa
• full of meaning: penuh makna
• lightning: petir
• peace: kedamaian
• embraced: dirangkul
• ceremony: upacara
• celebration: perayaan
• unforgettable: tak terlupakan
• spiritual journey: perjalanan spiritual
• togetherness: kebersamaan
• tranquility: ketenangan