The Origin of Lake Toba Once upon a time there was a young farmer whose name was Toba He lived in a valley which land was fertile, therefore he was able to support his life by the crops he grew although he was not a rich man. One day, he felt like he wanted to eat fish so he went fishing at a river not far from his house. The river was usually rich with fish, but on that strange day he did not catch any fish for a long time, so he decided to just go home. Just as he was preparing to leave, hi...

The Origin of Lake Toba Once upon a time there was a young farmer whose name was Toba He lived in a valley which land was fertile, therefore he was able to support his life by the crops he grew although he was not a rich man. One day, he felt like he wanted to eat fish so he went fishing at a river not far from his house. The river was usually rich with fish, but on that strange day he did not catch any fish for a long time, so he decided to just go home. Just as he was preparing to leave, hi...

The Story of Jaka Tarub and the Seven Nymphs It was said that somewhere in Dadapan Village there was a pond where apsaras descended from heaven to take a bath. Jaka Tarub was a young man who lived in a small village. One day, he was hunting for a deer in Dadapan Village but he did not find any deer. While searching fo a deer, he heard the sound of girls laughing. As the place is deep inside the forest, Jaka Tarub wondered why there were girls there. He followed the sound and arrived at a smal...

The Story of Jaka Tarub and the Seven Nymphs It was said that somewhere in Dadapan Village there was a pond where apsaras descended from heaven to take a bath. Jaka Tarub was a young man who lived in a small village. One day, he was hunting for a deer in Dadapan Village but he did not find any deer. While searching fo a deer, he heard the sound of girls laughing. As the place is deep inside the forest, Jaka Tarub wondered why there were girls there. He followed the sound and arrived at a smal...

A long time ago, there was a couple. Both of them were already old, yet they didn’t have children. They wished for a child, and they prayed every day. One day, Buto Ijo, or a giant, came to them. He said he would grant the old couple’s wish to have a child, but with one condition. They had to give the kid to Buto Ijo when she reached 17. The old couple was very happy to know this, and without hesitation, they agreed with Buto Ijo. After the agreement, a lovely girl was born from one of the go...

A long time ago, there was a couple. Both of them were already old, yet they didn’t have children. They wished for a child, and they prayed every day. One day, Buto Ijo, or a giant, came to them. He said he would grant the old couple’s wish to have a child, but with one condition. They had to give the kid to Buto Ijo when she reached 17. The old couple was very happy to know this, and without hesitation, they agreed with Buto Ijo. After the agreement, a lovely girl was born from one of the go...

Sangkuriang and Tangkuban Perahu Mountain One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to go hunting with his lovely dog, Tumang. After hunting all day, Sangkuriang became desperate and worried because he hunted no deer. Then he thought of shooting his own dog. Then he took the dog's liver and carried it home. Soon Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever but Tumang's, his own dog. So, She was very angry and hit Sangkuriang's head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got wounded and scarred and the...

Sangkuriang and Tangkuban Perahu Mountain One day, Dayang Sumbi asked her son to go hunting with his lovely dog, Tumang. After hunting all day, Sangkuriang became desperate and worried because he hunted no deer. Then he thought of shooting his own dog. Then he took the dog's liver and carried it home. Soon Dayang Sumbi found out that it was not deer lever but Tumang's, his own dog. So, She was very angry and hit Sangkuriang's head. In that incident, Sangkuriang got wounded and scarred and the...

Once upon a time, a poor woman and his son lived on the north coast of Sumatra. Malin Kundang was the name of the boy. As they lived in the coastal area, fishing was their primary income. Malin Kundang grew up as a skillful young boy. He always helped his mother to make money. However, as they were only fisherman’s helpers, they still lived in poverty. One day, Malin Kundang shared his thought with his mother. He wanted to sail overseas so that he could be a successful man. Hearing this, his ...

Once upon a time, a poor woman and his son lived on the north coast of Sumatra. Malin Kundang was the name of the boy. As they lived in the coastal area, fishing was their primary income. Malin Kundang grew up as a skillful young boy. He always helped his mother to make money. However, as they were only fisherman’s helpers, they still lived in poverty. One day, Malin Kundang shared his thought with his mother. He wanted to sail overseas so that he could be a successful man. Hearing this, his ...