A general introduction to Indonesia. The land -- The people -- Language -- A brief history -- Religion and customs -- Performing arts and music -- Arts and crafts -- Textiles -- Storytelling.

Food, games, and crafts.

The tales. Jealous and envious brothers and sisters. Tattadu ; Bujang Permai ; Molek ; The three brothers -- Stories of independent princesses. Princess White Hair ; Princess Pinang Masak ; Princess Kemang -- Stories of ungrateful children. The legend of Malin Kundang ; The spoiled little kitten ; Sikintan ; Rawa Tekuluk ; Batu Badaung -- Stories about rice. Why rice grains are so small ; The origin of rice on Java Island ; The origin of rice ; The origin of rice ; How rice grows in the wet rice field -- Stories of how things come to be. The origin of the name of Kundi Village ; Why goat eats grass ; Why shrimps are crooked ; The origin of the banyan tree ; The origin of the Trunyun people -- Legends about places. The legend of a lake (Toba Lake) ; The legend of a hill (Bukit Kelam) ; The legend of a swamp (Rawa Bening) ; The legend of a stone (Batu Pelanduk) ; The legend of a city (Banyuwangi) ; The legend of a river (Sembra River) ; The legend of a mountain (Talang Mountain).