legends of Langkawi

The beauty of Langkawi not only lies in its natural wonders but also in its legends and myths.. Such as:

legends of Mahsuri.. Mahsuri was to be tied to a tree (or pole) and stabbed to death but it didn't work. After every execution attempt failed, Mahsuri told them to kill her with her family's kris. When she was stabbed, white blood flowed from the wound, signifying her innocence. Some birds flew above her to cover her body. With her dying breath, Mahsuri cursed Langkawi to have seven generations of bad luck.

Legends of Dayang Bunting.. A Prince Mat Teja fell madly in Love with Princess named Mambang Sari and they got child.. After 7 days, that child died from a mysterious illness and Mambang Sari left the child's body in the lake and returned to her heavenly abode. Today, some believe barren women who bathe in this lake will be endowed with a child..

In langkawi also have another myth such as legends of Mat Chinchang versus Mat Raya.. maybe i talk about it next time.. huhu busy right now.. (all this picture credit to Google Image.. Thanks ^_^)