Fluent Fiction - Indonesian:
Reviving Ancient Stories: A Historian and Artist's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/id/episode/2025-10-27-22-34-02-id Story Transcript:
Id: Matahari mulai turun di balik Gunung Merapi, memancarkan cahaya lembut ke atas Borobudur.
En: The sun began to set behind Gunung Merapi, casting a gentle light over Borobudur.
Id: Suasana festival budaya merayakan Nyepi membuat kompleks candi itu dipenuhi dengan warna-warni dan keramahan.
En: The cultural festival atmosphere celebrating Nyepi filled the temple complex with vibrant colors and friendliness.
Id: Aroma dupa bercampur dengan wangi bunga, menciptakan suasana yang damai.
En: The scent of incense mixed with the fragrance of flowers, creating a peaceful ambiance.
Id: Bima, seorang sejarawan muda, berjalan perlahan di antara arca-arca batu.
En: Bima, a young historian, walked slowly among the stone statues.
Id: Ia mencari inspirasi untuk penelitiannya.
En: He was seeking inspiration for his research.
Id: Dalam benaknya ada banyak pertanyaan tentang cerita yang tersembunyi di balik relief-relief ini.
En: In his mind were many questions about the stories hidden behind these reliefs.
Id: Namun, keraguan menyelip di antara semangatnya.
En: However, doubt crept in amidst his enthusiasm.
Id: Apakah usahanya benar-benar berarti?
En: Is his effort truly meaningful?
Id: Di sisi lain candi, Citra berdiri diam memandang detail ukiran.
En: On the other side of the temple, Citra stood still, gazing at the detailed carvings.
Id: Sebagai seorang seniman, dia merasa harus menemukan inspirasi baru.
En: As an artist, she felt the need to find new inspiration.
Id: Karyanya mulai terasa stagnan.
En: Her work had begun to feel stagnant.
Id: Namun, ketidakpastian menyelimuti hatinya.
En: Yet, uncertainty shrouded her heart.
Id: Apakah seni yang ia ciptakan cukup memiliki dampak?
En: Does the art she creates have enough impact?
Id: Kebetulan, Bima dan Citra bertemu saat mengikuti tur kecil yang fokus pada simbolisme artistik candi.
En: By chance, Bima and Citra met while joining a small tour focusing on the temple's artistic symbolism.
Id: Mereka mendengarkan pemandu menjelaskan makna di balik relief-relief yang mereka lihat.
En: They listened to the guide explaining the meanings behind the reliefs they observed.
Id: Kemudian, entah bagaimana, percakapan mereka mengalir dengan alami.
En: Then, somehow, their conversation flowed naturally.
Id: Mereka mulai membicarakan tentang mimpi dan ketakutan mereka.
En: They began talking about their dreams and fears.
Id: "Aku ingin menghidupkan kembali cerita-cita lama," ujar Bima pelan, matanya menyapu dinding-dinding tua itu.
En: "I want to revive ancient stories," Bima said softly, his eyes sweeping over the old walls.
Id: "Tapi kadang aku merasa, apakah ini semua ada gunanya?
En: "But sometimes I wonder, is it all worth it?"
Id: "Citra mengangguk pelan.
En: Citra nodded slowly.
Id: "Aku juga merasakan hal yang sama dengan seni.
En: "I feel the same way about art.
Id: Kadang aku bertanya, apa arti dari semua ini?
En: Sometimes I ask myself, what's the meaning of it all?"
Id: "Saat itulah mereka tiba di hadapan sebuah arca Buddha yang khusus.
En: That was when they arrived in front of a special Buddha statue.
Id: Dalam sekejap, mereka merasakan kedamaian dan kebijaksanaan yang memancar darinya.
En: In an instant, they felt the peace and wisdom...
