Legend, Komodo Brothers Human Twins

It is said that in ancient times, a dragon princess married to the professor Najo. A pair of twins born. Not all of them human form - a baby boy named Gerong, and a female Komodo dragon which later was named Orah.
People Gerong and then reared apart. One day, while adults are hunting Gerong he met Orah - twin. Weapons ready he hunuskan. However, all of a sudden came the mother figure of the occult. "Do not you kill, she is your sister," the utterance of the mother.


Since then, people believed that their Komodo and Komodo dragons brothers.
The story was also posted on a board in the Komodo National Park. "It's to honor the customs of the people of Komodo," said Arie Saridin, of West Manggarai tourism forum, when contacted VIVAnews.com, Thursday evening October 6, 2011.
According to him, there is the message implicit in the story that many people may consider it absurd: the harmony of man and beast, and the environment.
"The public never bothers Komodo Komodo dragons. On the contrary, did not interfere with dragons. When dragons eat them, surely the number of people in there will run out. But, in fact, the Komodo dragon still survive," he added.
Arie admit, there are children who never attacked the village of Komodo, but the child into the path hunt animals Varanus komodoensis's Latin name.
Likewise, the officers, usually they were attacked while back, relax, and not alert. However, during in a position to bring guests, was never attacked. During this time, thank God nothing happens, "he said.
Harmonious society with the animal, dubbed 'the last dinosaurs on Earth' is also manifested in traditional ceremonies. "Usually people make offerings, not to Komodo, but for ancestors - from their ancestors was a descendant. So that whole balanced behavior in the region," he added.
Today, Komodo Island became a finalist event seven natural wonders of the world or the New 7 Wonders, Arie hope Komodo out as winners. For the welfare of communities living around the island of Komodo.
He regretted the conflicts between Kemenbudpar and the organizers. "Before the crisis, we, the local community to make banners, dissemination via the Internet. Since the conflict, everyone silent, do not do anything. Confusion," he added.
 In fact, the community plans to create a grand event on the day of announcement of the winner, 11 November 2011. "There will be traditional dances on the day of announcement of the mass, no matter win or lose. Number of dancers up to 2,100 people. However, because there broke down, the intention was undone," added Pat.
Now back writhing dragons campaign, despite tight time. Society was again excited. "Komodo's inherent to human beings who live nearby. It is expected other than Komodo tour, tourists can also enjoy cultural and natural attractions. Then prolong his stay," he said.