Drama "BAWANG MERAH AND BAWANG

PUTIH" (English Version)

The Script of
Bawang Merah and
Bawang Putih
(Folk Tale from Riau,
Sumatera)

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JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL 1

TULUNGAGUNG

SCENE 1

Once upon time, in a countryside lived a family that is Bawang Merah and
Bawang Putih. What in life, Bawang Putih fulled of snubbing, torture, also
gripe. Till at one time, Bawang Merah called Bawang Putih with full of
dander.

Bawang Merah

: Putih Putih!! Come here! Clean the living

room! (akimbo)

Bawang Putih

: Yes, Bawang Merah (bowing and go to take the

broom)

SCENE 2

Bawang Merahs mother which will go to the kitchen, see a heap of soiled
clothes in clothes crate. Then, she calls Bawang Putih with dander tone.

Bawang Merahs mother : Ha? Where is Bawang Putih? Why that clothes
not yet been cleaned? (at the same time, see left right) Putih Putih

Bawang Putihs father

: Whats happen mom? (with feeling of

question)

Bawang Merahs mother

: Oh, dad. No problem. Hmm, you have wake

up. Where will you go?

Bawang Putihs father

Bawang Bawang Merah?

: I will go to trad. Where are Bawang Putih and

Bawang Merahs mother

: Umm They are playing in their bedroom.

(with nervous face)

Bawang Putihs father

: There is a little shopping money. (at the same

time give money). So, take care our children and yourself. (holding his
wifes shoulder).

Bawang Merahs mother : Dont worry.

Bawang Putihs father

Bawang Merahs mother : Daa Be carefull

Huh stupid husband!! Do you think I really love you? I just love your

: Daa

wealth! Putih Putih (akimbo)

Bawang Putih

Bawang Merahs mother : Where are you from? I have call you many

: Whats happen mom? (with hurried face)

times! Are you deaf? Ha!!

Bawang Putih

Bawang Merahs mother : Good. Now clean that clothes in river. Then,

: Hmmm Yes mom. Im sorry

mop all of this house! Understand?!

Bawang Putih

SCENE 3

After that, Bawang Putih go to the river. At the same time, she cry ang pray

: Yes, mom

to the God.

Bawang Putih

: Oh, my God, forgive my mothers sins and open

her mind. (cry)

Unconsciously, come a prince and his two guards.

Guard 1

: Sorry, sir. Likely there is a girl in there (point to

Bawang Putih)

Guard 2
(zestful)

: Right sir. Likely she is washing some clothes

Prince

: Yes, right. But, is she alone? (full of

wonderment and see to that girl) Had better that all of you see there!

Guard 1 and 2

Both of guard even go to see her. After that, they back to their prince.

Guard 1

: Sir, she is alone

Guard 2

: Likely, she is pretty and kindness, sir.

Prince

: Let us go there.

Guard 1 and 2

: Yes, sir!

Prince

: Hi, miss! (with nervous and embrassed)

Bawang Putih

Prince

: Yes, sir (nod)

: (Stand up)
: I might to now, whats your name? Where are

you from? And why do you alone in this lonely river?

Bawang Putih

: Umm My name is Bawang Putih, sir. I come

from an across village. But, sorry Sir, I must go home. I was afraid my
mother scolded me.

PRINCE

: Wait wait Miss! (he shout) Let us follow her,

and where her actual house?

SCENE 4

Then, the prince and his two bodyguards went to follow Bawang Putih.
The prince fell that Bawang Putih was has always coveted. And then,
prince hurried to the Bawang Putihs house

Bawang Merahs mother : Bawang Merah, look that! (point to Prince).

Whos coming? (fill with wonder)

Bawang Merah

: Yes, mom. Likely he is a prince. Oh, he looks

dashing and handsome. (with amazed face)

Bawang Merahs mother : Calm dear. Mom knew what he means here. He
want to look for empress.

Bawang Merah

: Is it correct, mom? Please help me, mom, I

want to be his Princess. (jump for joy)

Prince

Bawang Merahs mother : Yes Sir (surprise). What your purposes to come

: Excuse me

to this hut? Do you want to marry my daughter is pretty and sweet, sir?

Prince

Bawang Merahs moter

: Umm I want to marry your daughter.

: Right? Are you sure? You want to marry my

daughter is pretty and sweet, sir? But, I want to marry your daughter,
named Bawang Putih. (full smile)

Prince

: Oh, Im sorry. But, I want to marry your

daughter, named Bawang Putih. (full smile)

Bawang Merah

: Why the prince prefers Bawang Putih? Bawang

Putih is very crafty and like to play every boy, not like me. I like good,
obedient, and loyal (with happy smile). After all shes ugly, not like me.

Prince

: Yes, youre right. You are beauliful, sweet, and

attractive, miss. But unfortunately, my heart is holed on Bawang Putih.

Please call Bawang Putih

Bawang Merah

: Huh Why should Bawang Putih? (as she

stomped). Putih!! Putih!!

Bawang Putih

: Yes, sist

Bawang Merah

: Come here! Look, there is a prince want to meet

you. (with full expression of hatted).

Bawang Putih

Prince

: (full of smiles and looked down shyly)

: Bawang Putih, will you marry me? (give some

flowers to Bawang Putih).

Bawang Putih

All

: (take the interest of prince)

: (clap their hands)

Prince

: Well, maam. I will bring Bawang Putih to my

palace and I will make her as my princess.

Bawang Putih

Bawang Merahs mother : Putih, Im sorry about all of my forgive.

Bawang Putih

: Mom (approached and hugged her mother).

: Yes, mom. Me too. I Bawang Merah

(approached and hugged Bawang Merah)

Bawang Merah

Prince

: Putih. Im sorry for all my forgive.

: So, we set off once mom. Perission (walk out of

the house)

Bawang Merahs mother : Yes, Sir. Bye!! Dont forget us Bawang Putih!

Hence, they went to monarchic palace and made Bawang Putih as

princess, and to the last they live happy forever.

Badness cant defeat kindliness. And although creature human being

most perfect on earth. We dont neglect at who making we become
perfection.