Kamis, 29 Januari 2015

"LINGKAN" In English


Cerita Rakyat dari Sulawesi Utara
Long time, in Minahasa, there was a very pretty girl. Lingkan, so the name of the girl. He was a friendly, good-natured, and not overbearing. The youths wanted to be his wife. Parents want to make it as law.
Once the news broke that the King will come to Minahasa Mongondow. He came with his men. They took jewelry, gold, jewels, and other valuables. Hearing that, the Minahasa instantly Lingkan very worrying. They feared the King would take it. To avoid that from happening, parents and hid Lingkan Lingkan in the woods, on top of a large tree on the river bank. To eat the girl, they provide food cooked in bamboo.
The king and his entourage arrived in Minahasa. After a few days in the area that they were back to Mongondow. On the way, they rest on the banks of the river.
Suddenly the king saw a body floating in the river. Commanded his men took it. That thing is a bamboo tube and cooked rice leaf scars. King also argues that there must be some hick river inhabitants. He then ordered his men to investigate where these objects came from.
The king's men quickly down the river. They meet an old man sitting under a big tree. The man's father was defending Lingkan Lingkan. The king's men then saw a very pretty girl sitting on a tree. Quickly they went to the king and reported them what they have encountered.
The king was very pleased to hear the report. He said, "Bring her to me! Tell him I'll meet him anything he asked for as long as he wants to be my wife! "
The king's men meet Lingkan and convey what the king said to them on the girl. Lingkan not want. Persuaded the king's men. Finally Lingkan be brought before the King. Full of joy, the King welcomed the pretty girl.
They then went on. However, every time you cross a river Lingkan stop. He did not want to continue the journey. He was going to continue after his wish fulfilled King. Finally, all the goods are taken out given Lingkan King.
They almost got Mongondow. One more should they cross the river to get there. Lingkan stop and ask for something. Raja confused. He said, "Lingkan, goods that I brought had expired give you. Let us continue the journey. Later, after we got to the palace, what you're asking for sure I give. "
"I wanted to present it now!" Said Lingkan. "If not, I will not be brought to Mongondow!"
"But what should I give?"
"HMH," said Lingkan smile, "I want all the land north of this river for me!"
The king was silent. When he meets Lingkan desire, it means it releases its remit area located on the north river. If it does not meet the wishes Lingkan, meaning he failed to marry a very pretty girl. King finally feel heavy to release Lingkan. He said, "Well fulfill your wish!"
The river was used as a border Mongondow and Minahasa and named Posigadan which means border. Now the area has been renamed S8ungai Poigar.

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