Folklore, Legend of the Stone Bangga

Tolitoli is the name of the district in the province of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. In the district known as the producer of spices - spice quality, there are a legendary rock among the local people. That said, the stone is the incarnation of a boat Bagga (sailboats), so-called stone Bagga. What events have caused the boat Bagga was transformed into stone? The story you can follow the story of Legend of the Stone Bagga below.

said, in a village on the coast of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, lived a widower named Intobu. He lived in a shack with a son named Impalak. They live very poor. To meet the needs of day - the day they went into the sea to find fish .
Late one night, when Intobu with his son about to find fish in the sea, arrival - got wind blowing winds and heavy rain. Nevertheless, two father and son decide to go to sea. On the way to the sea, Intobu advised Impalak.
'My son! I expected not to like this weather break your spirit to go to the sea, because the only work that is the foundation of our lives. "
"Yeah, Dad! I understand, "replied Impalak nod - nod your head.
Arriving at the beach, they got in his boat moored on the waterfront. With their utmost canoe paddle down the beach. They did not dare get out to sea, as the weather was very bad. They just lure fish around the coast. Not felt, the night wore on. They decided to go back to the hut.
Arriving at the hut, some tail fish catch fried for a side dish, and the rest they sell the next day. fish - fish are peddling them door to door until sold out. Once everything is sold, the proceeds they spend to buy rice and other basic necessities. That's their job every day for many - years lived.
Apparently the work was made ​​Impalak become saturated. He wanted to go wander into another country to change fate. Since then, he was always moody and brooding. He did not dare fish to his father's wishes. In addition, he has not the heart to leave him alone. Despite his determination to go wander so strong, he kept trying to keep it to myself.
upon a time, her father was busy fixing a broken strap hook. Meanwhile, Impalak who sat beside just sitting pensively.
"Hey, Impalak! Why such a gloomy face? What are you thinking, girl? "Asked Intobu to his son.
"It's - okay, Daddy! "said Impalak a weak tone.
"Speak up, boy! No need you buried in the heart! "Urged her father.
therefore kept pressed, finally Impalak blunt to his father.
"Forgive me, Father! Actually I already saturated into fishing. Although every day we are out to sea, but the results we get just enough to eat, "complained Impalak to his father.
'If he allows, Impalak want to go wander into another country to change our destiny, "said Impalak.
Intobu surprised to hear the request only child  it.
"What about your father's fate, boy? Age Dad is getting older. If you go, no one else help me to paddle the canoe, "said Intobu pleaded for his son.
"I know, Dad! But, I am now an adult. It's time my dad happy. If he went to sea, should not have to go far - away. Let me work hard for a living to meet our needs and for my future, "said Impalak convince his father.
Hearing his son, Intobu pause. He thinks that what his son said was true. If it's just a fisherman, his son's life in the future will not prosper.
"Okay, kid! Although reluctantly, Dad let you go wander. However, you do not forget Dad and hurry back! Dad worried would never see you again, especially aged father was getting old, "said Intobu with feelings of anxiety.
"Well, Dad! I will always remember the message of my father, "replied Impalak with feeling happy.
Having received permission from his father, Impalak immediately to the port to see if there was a boat that was docked Bagga. Once in the harbor, a boat appeared Bagga being unloaded. The boat that was scheduled to be boarded Impalak go wander. He also went to meet the owner of the boat Bagga it.
"Excuse me, sir! May I sailed with Sir? "Asked Impalak without reluctance.
"Hey, young man! Who are you and why do want to come sailing with me? "Said the owner of the boat.
"My Impalak, sir! I wanted to go abroad to change the fate of my family, "said Impalak.
"It's what your parents work?" said the owner of the boat.
"My father was an ordinary fisherman, while my mother died when I was a kid. Every day I help my father fished fish in the sea. However, the results are just enough for a meal in a day - day. So I wanted to go abroad to seek a better livelihood, "said Impalak.
Hearing that explanation, the owner of the boat that was touched Impalak want to help and are willing to take him on board.
"You are a dutiful son, Impalak! Tomorrow morning we'll sail together. But, if you had asked permission to your father, "asked the owner of the boat.
"I've got permission from my father, sir!" said Impalak.
"All right, then! I'm waiting for you tomorrow morning, "said the owner of the boat.
"Thank you, sir!" said Impalak as he said goodbye to go home.
Arriving at the hut, Impalak immediately fish was good news to his father.
"Dad, I had presented to the owner of the boat Bagga. He's willing to take me sailing with him, "reported Impalak his father with a feeling of joy.
"Yes, thank God, then, boy! Later that night all the needs that will prepare you to take it! "Said her father, smiling sadly.
following morning, Impalak was ready to depart. He was escorted by her father to the port. Once in port, the boat will be boarded Bagga who will soon depart. It appears the boat owner was standing on the bridge yelled Impalak.
"Impalak ...! Hurry up ...! The boat soon departed ... "
"Yes, sir!" said Impalak as he said goodbye to his father.
"Daddy! I must leave now, take care of yourself better dad - good! "
"Yeah, boy! Do not forget the father, son! "
'Well, Dad! I will always remember the message Father, "said Impalak, kissing his hand.
atmosphere of emotion enveloped hearts were father and son. Not felt, Impalak tears. Similarly the father tearfully not hold compassion.
"Impalak ...! Let's go! "Sounds more screaming calling Impalak boat owners.
"Dad, I go first," said Impalak then rushed to the boat Bagga.
"When it managed to get home, yes, sir!" shouted the father as he cast his eyes toward Impalak who was running towards the boat Bagga.
Soon, Impalak already looked standing on the bridge with the owner of the boat while melamba fish hand. The father had waved her hands in tears. Moments later, the boat departed Bagga it. After Bagga boat disappeared from view, Intobu was rushed back to his cabin. Since the departure of his son, Intobu through the day - day by himself as a fisherman.
Not felt, for years Impalak migrate abroad. However, he never gave the news to his father. That's what makes him restless waiting for her. Every Bagga boats docked in the harbor, his father always hoped his favorite kid brought sustenance, but hope it never materialized.
upon a time, my father Impalak looking fish around the harbor by using canoes. Arrived - arrived from a distance, he saw a boat about to dock at the port Bagga.
"Why my heart pounding - pounding like this? Do not - do not be my son in the boat Bagga it? Ah, maybe not. Impalak completely - completely forgot about me, "said the father Impalak trying to ward off thoughts - thoughts.
Increasingly Bagga boat was getting closer and becoming increasingly obvious. Impalak father's heart was beating faster and faster. When the boat Bagga was passed not far from where fishing fish , arrived - arrived he saw someone handsome young man with a beautiful woman standing in the bow of the boat Bagga. Both are Impalak and his wife. Apparently, while in city Impalak managed to be rich and married a beautiful woman.
therefore convinced that the boy was his son, arrived - arrived the father yelled.
"Impalaaak .... My son! Here I am your father! "
Impalak know that the old man was his father called him that. However, due to embarrassment to his wife, he put on - she did not hear the scream.
"Bang! It seems people were calling names Brother. Is her father's brother, "asked his wife after hearing the cries of the old man.
"No! Brother does not have that bad father the old man, "replied angrily, turning Impalak face.
"But is not the old man claimed that his brother was" asked Impalak wife.
"He was just making it up - there is, "replied curtly Impalak.
"Come on, bro! No need to ignore the crazies! "Added Impalak.
heard saying that, Impalak wife was immediately silent. He did not want to ask again about the old man. He thought, perhaps her husband's true that the old man was a lunatic claiming to be the father of her husband.
while dad Impalak energetically pursue rowed sampan boats carrying Impalak Bagga. When it will arrive at the port, arrived - arrived the wind was blowing hard. Impalak father carrying the canoe floated - blindly by a huge wave. My father was no longer able Impalak mengendal fishing canoe.
"help ... ! help ... I Impalak "Impalak father shouted for help.
however, met an unfortunate fate for the old man. Impalak who were in a boat Bagga was actually laughing - laughing to see tossed - udder ocean waves.
"Ha .. ha .. ha ...!! Feel it's crazy! "
Although fathers Impalak many - times yelling for help, Impalak remain  fish it. The boat was carrying Impalak even more away from it. The old man's heart torn Diaba fish by their own biological child. He was no longer bear to see her behavior was not pity him anymore. By raising both hands, the old man prayed to God.
"Oh my God! Punish the child servant of sin! Curse of the host boat Bagga it into stone! "
Moments later, a strong wind blew, the ocean waves rolling - roll hit Impalak boat that washed up on the beach. Instantly it all, the boat Bagga and Impalak transformed into stone. By local stone was later named Stone Bagga.

Such is the story Bagga Legend of the Stone of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia. Legend above contains a message - a message that can be moral fish in daily life - days. One is the nature of the consequences of disobedience to parents. These properties are reflected in the behavior Impalak not admit that poor father. As a result, he was cursed by God into stone. From this we can understand that wealth can blind a person's heart, so that parents themselves can be  fish . Another lesson to be learned from the story is that the prayer of parents who - waste will be granted by God. It is said in Malay teaching point:
if the father and mother thou fish , decided where the wrath of God who is disobedient to the father and mother, woe befall stricken custody