Beyond the sprawling savannas of Wewewa lies the hidden legend of Watu Maladong-three ancient stones holding the secrets of life and death. This tale begins in the fields of Pak Ranu, a humble and honest farmer burdened by a past etched with sorrow, whose crops were mysteriously ravaged by a strange wild boar. Armed with his ancestral spear, the Kobu Mori, Pak Ranu wounded the elusive beast, a wanda (shapeshifting creature), which vanished with an unhealable wound, leaving him to emerge as a messenger of destiny.Driven by the whispers of Marapu, the ancestral spirits, Pak Ranu embarked on an epic journey. His quest was twofold: not only to reclaim his lost Kobu Mori, which had remained embedded in the wanda's form, but also to retrieve the long-hidden Watu Maladong.His perilous journey led him across both visible and unseen dimensions, guided by a wise Katopo Pakeka (giant turtle), his silent mentor through the secretive ocean. With each trial, Pak Ranu not only honed the Mori arts taught to him by a mystical firefly but also purged his soul of lingering vengeance. His ultimate victory over the encroaching darkness, culminating in a climactic duel with the corrupted eldest son of the Mori Adat (customary chief), brought not just healing to the ailing leader, but also Marapu's profound blessing to the entire land of Wewewa. The legend of Watu Maladong serves as an eternal reminder: true strength resides in an honest heart, and the ancestral heritage will always rise again, as long as there are souls brave enough to protect it. Dr. Andi Sulistiadi S.E, M.M, or known as Anthesianz is an author, researcher, actor, educator, singer and songwriter. Anthesianz officially launched their debut album titled #1 Hope. The album, which contains 8 singles, will also enliven the music industry at home and abroad, which will be followed by the publication of the book The Wonderful Colors Of Paradise In Education, which is inspired by his experience as an educator and school principal.The man who also works as a school principal and actor pours song lyrics in English that are packaged in a neat and contemporary way. Furthermore, Anthesianz, which is under Artstage Entertainment, DistroKid Records, stated that this #1 Hope album contains quality songs and has deep meaning. Because songwriters and singers have feelings and emotions embodied in their vocals and music.In addition, the songs will feature clothing from various works by Wastra Nusantara, making this album even more thick with the colors of Indonesian tradition. This is a form of love and efforts to preserve exotic fabrics by Indonesian artists who are supported by Wastra Nusantara expert Samuel Wattimena.The man who was born in Purwakarta, November 29, 1979 is known as a pop singer with a distinctive voice and wide octave range. He is also known to be very fond of scientific research in the fields of art, culture, and education, especially in Indonesia.According to him, local wisdom is the nation's greatest heritage. The form can be anything, such as art, customs, heirlooms, philosophical values and the like. Anthesianz himself has been named the official artist channel on YouTube. The name is interpreted imaginatively by him as someone who has the values of goodness and truth, a world full of honesty, peace, love and good change.
