centuries ago,in the land of Lombok,there stood a prosperous kingdom called Tonjang Beru.The King of Tonjang Beru have a one daughter,her Name is PRINCESS MANDALIKA.

Princess Mandalika grew into an extraordinarily beautiful young woman.Her face radiated light,her words were gentle,and her attitude was humble.Her beauty and grace became well known throughout the entire archipelago

when Princess Mandalika reached adult hood,her name spread even further.Prince's from many kingdoms in Lombok and even from distant lands came to propose marriage to her.

each prince brought lavish gifts:gold jewels,the finest horses,even soldiers to show their power.All of them wanted Princess mandalika to become their queen.

but here lay the problem:Many princes came,all equally powerful.Each one refused to lose to the others.if Mandalika chose only one,the rest would feel humiliated,and war between kingdoms would likely erupt.

Princess Mandalika felt torn.She did not want to be cause of bloodshed among her people.

Every night,Mandalika sat on the palace balcony,gazing at the wide blue ocean.with tears in her eyes,she prayed.

"Oh Lord,i want to bring happiness to all.But how can i choose only one,while so many princes have put their hopes on me?If I choose one,war will come.If I reject them all,anger will fall upon my people"

Finally after deep reflection and prayer,Princess Mandalika made her decision:she would sacrifice herself for peace.

she called her father,mother,and the royal advisers,and spoke calmly:

"Father,Mother,i love you and my people dearly.I cannot choose just one prince,for that will bring war.I choose another path.Let my body belong to everyone,so that no one will feel hurt"

Her words brought tears to the king and queen,but they could not stop her,for Mandalika's heart was already determined.

On a full moon morning,Princess Mandalika asked everyone-royalty,princes ,and commoners-to gather at Seger Beach,on the coast of lombok.

Thousands of people came,eager to hear princess's decision.The beach was crowded with nobles and ordinary villagers alike.

Princess mandalika stood on a high cliff overlooking the sea.The wind blew softly,her long hair flowing,her face glowing under the morning sun.

with gentle but firm voice,she declared:

"O my beloved princes and my people,I love you all .I cannot choose only one,for I want peace among us.Today,I choose the path of sacrifice.do not weep for me,I shall return in another form,to meet you every year."