Scene 1 : The Tale of Krueng Daroy

"Krueng Daroy: The River of Devotion ​In the 17th century, during the golden age of the Aceh Darussalam Kingdom, Sultan Iskandar Muda ruled with absolute wisdom and power. Yet, within the grand walls of the Darud Donya Palace, his beloved queen, Putroe Phang, was overcome with profound grief. She deeply missed her homeland of Pahang—its rolling green hills and crystal-clear streams. ​Distressed by his queen’s sorrow, Sultan Iskandar Muda set out to accomplish the unthinkable. He ordered the construction of a man-made river directly through the palace grounds, paired with artificial hills to recreate the landscapes of her youth. Thus, Krueng Daroy was born—an extraordinary engineering marvel that carried not just fresh waters, but the immortal legacy of a king’s unconditional love for his queen."