Fluent Fiction - Indonesian:
A Serendipitous Journey: Discovering Batik Stories in Yogyakarta Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-id Story Transcript:
Id: Di tengah hiruk-pikuk Yogyakarta, berdiri sebuah museum seni yang memukau, penuh dengan karya batik yang mempesona.
En: In the midst of the hustle and bustle of Yogyakarta, stands an enchanting art museum, filled with mesmerizing batik works.
Id: Aroma wangi bunga musim semi menyambut para pengunjung museum gerbang itu.
En: The fragrant aroma of spring flowers greets the museum visitors as they enter through the gate.
Id: Di sana, Bima dan Saras melangkah masuk ke dalam, mencari hadiah yang tepat untuk nenek Bima.
En: There, Bima and Saras step inside, searching for the perfect gift for Bima's grandmother.
Id: Mereka berjalan melewati lorong-lorong yang dipenuhi warna-warna cerah, seperti merah, biru, dan emas dari kain batik yang cantik.
En: They walk through corridors filled with bright colors, like red, blue, and gold from the beautiful batik fabrics.
Id: Bima, seorang penggemar seni, terpesona oleh setiap detail.
En: Bima, an art enthusiast, is captivated by every detail.
Id: Sesekali ia berhenti, mengagumi motif-motif elok di setiap kain.
En: Occasionally, he stops to admire the elegant motifs on each fabric.
Id: Namun, tantangan segera muncul saat ia harus membuat keputusan.
En: However, the challenge soon arises when he has to make a decision.
Id: Berbagai macam syal batik tergantung, masing-masing menawarkan cerita dan keindahan tersendiri.
En: Various batik scarves hang, each offering its own story and beauty.
Id: Mata Bima menyapu satu persatu, mencari yang terbaik untuk neneknya, seorang pengrajin tradisional yang menghargai seni dan keindahan.
En: Bima's eyes scan them one by one, searching for the best one for his grandmother, a traditional craftsman who appreciates art and beauty.
Id: "Pilihan yang sulit, ya?
En: "A difficult choice, isn't it?"
Id: " kata Saras, dengan sedikit cemas memperhatikan jam di pergelangan tangannya.
En: says Saras, a little anxiously checking the watch on her wrist.
Id: Ia tahu Bima ingin sekali memilih syal yang sempurna, namun ia juga khawatir tentang persiapan perayaan Diwali yang menantinya di rumah.
En: She knows Bima really wants to choose the perfect scarf, but she is also concerned about the preparation for the upcoming Diwali celebration waiting for her at home.
Id: "Dua jam lagi, Bima.
En: "Two more hours, Bima.
Id: Kita harus pergi sebentar lagi," Saras mengingatkan dengan lembut namun tegas.
En: We have to leave soon," Saras gently but firmly reminds him.
Id: Bima menghela napas, merasa tertekan oleh tenggat waktu.
En: Bima sighs, feeling pressured by the deadline.
Id: Di satu sisi, ia ingin tergesa-gesa.
En: On one hand, he wants to hurry.
Id: Di sisi lain, setiap detail begitu menawan.
En: On the other hand, every detail is so enchanting.
Id: Akhirnya, Bima berhenti di depan syal dengan corak bunga teratai.
En: Finally, Bima stops in front of a scarf with a lotus flower pattern.
Id: Motifnya halus dan unik, mengingatkan pada dongeng-dongeng yang sering nenek ceritakan.
En: Its motif is delicate and unique, reminding him of the tales his grandmother frequently told.
Id: "Aku pikir ini yang tepat," katanya dengan senyum tersungging di bibirnya.
En: "I think this is the right one," he says with a smile on his lips.
Id: Saat itu, seorang seniman dari museum mendekat...
