Rain and Revelry: A New Year's Eve at Borobudur

Fluent Fiction - Indonesian: Rain and Revelry: A New Year's Eve at Borobudur
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Story Transcript:

Id: Hari itu, langit mendung menggantung di atas Candi Borobudur, menandakan musim hujan telah tiba.
En: That day, the cloudy sky hung over Candi Borobudur, signifying the rainy season had arrived.

Id: Meski demikian, suasana di sekitar candi begitu meriah.
En: Nevertheless, the atmosphere around the temple was so festive.

Id: Dekorasi warna-warni menghiasi setiap sudut, dan suara gamelan mengisi udara, membawa semangat bagi semua yang hadir.
En: Colorful decorations adorned every corner, and the sound of gamelan filled the air, bringing spirit to everyone present.

Id: Malam Tahun Baru di Borobudur dijanjikan menjadi perayaan yang tak terlupakan.
En: New Year's Eve at Borobudur was promised to be an unforgettable celebration.

Id: Putri adalah seorang koordinator acara yang bertanggung jawab atas event budaya ini.
En: Putri was an event coordinator responsible for this cultural event.

Id: Semangat Putri membara.
En: Putri's spirit was burning.

Id: Dia ingin menampilkan keindahan budaya Indonesia kepada dunia.
En: She wanted to showcase the beauty of Indonesian culture to the world.

Id: Namun, cuaca yang tak menentu membuat hatinya was-was.
En: However, the uncertain weather made her uneasy.

Id: Putri juga merasa tertekan karena banyaknya detail yang harus diatur dengan sumber daya yang terbatas.
En: Putri also felt pressured by the many details that needed to be arranged with limited resources.

Id: Dia berdiri di tengah keramaian, matanya sibuk memantau setiap persiapan.
En: She stood in the midst of the crowd, her eyes busy monitoring every preparation.

Id: Dalam hatinya, ia bergumam, "Ini harus berhasil, malam ini harus sempurna.
En: In her heart, she murmured, "This must succeed, tonight must be perfect."

Id: "Di hari yang penting ini, Putri memutuskan untuk meminta bantuan dari dua sahabatnya, Arif dan Sinta.
En: On this important day, Putri decided to ask for help from her two friends, Arif and Sinta.

Id: Arif dikenal karena koneksinya yang luas di daerah Borobudur.
En: Arif was known for his wide connections in the Borobudur area.

Id: Sinta adalah ahli pertunjukan budaya.
En: Sinta was an expert in cultural performances.

Id: Dengan kerja sama mereka, Putri merasa lebih yakin.
En: With their cooperation, Putri felt more confident.

Id: “Arif, bisakah kamu bantu atur logistik untuk tamu-tamu kita?
En: "Arif, can you help arrange the logistics for our guests?"

Id: ” tanya Putri.
En: asked Putri.

Id: “Tentu, aku sudah hubungi beberapa kenalanku.
En: "Of course, I’ve already contacted some of my acquaintances.

Id: Semua akan berjalan lancar,” jawab Arif dengan senyuman meyakinkan.
En: Everything will run smoothly," replied Arif with a reassuring smile.

Id: “Sinta, pastikan penari-penari siap.
En: "Sinta, make sure the dancers are ready.

Id: Jika hujan turun, kita harus cepat berpindah ke dalam ruangan,” tambah Putri.
En: If it rains, we have to move quickly indoors," added Putri.

Id: Sinta mengangguk.
En: Sinta nodded.

Id: “Jangan khawatir, aku akan atur semuanya.
En: "Don't worry, I'll arrange everything."

Id: ”Petang menjelang, candi semakin ramai.
En: As evening approached, the temple became more crowded.

Id: Para tamu, baik dari dalam maupun luar negeri, memenuhi area,...