The Legend of Malin Kundang

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Long time ago, near the town of Padang, the mouth of Batang Arau River, West Sumatera there once was a small village. The harbor was crowded by large ships as well as sailing vessels from all parts of the world.
Among the families, there lived a fisherman, his wife and a son called Malin Kundang. He was a little bit active. One day, when he was playing, he fell and wounded his forehead. He left a scar that clearly marked him. Even when he has grown up into a young man, the scar could plainly be seen
He finally grew up into a skillful young man that was able to help his mother. Every day, he always helps his mother to earn some money. However, as they were only fisherman’s helper, they still lived in poverty but Malin’s mother loved her son very much and tried to provide for him the best she could. One beautiful morning, Malin saw a big ship docked in the beach near his house, he was amazed to see that ship and asked his mother a permission to go abroad and to make his fortune.
“Mom, what if I sail overseas to make my fortune, can I ?” asked Malin Kundang.
“ No, don’t leave, I wouldn’t be able to live without you, Nak!” cried his mother.
However, Malin Kundang had made up his mind. “But Mom, if I don’t go, I’ll always be a poor man. I want to be a successful person!, Mom” urged Malin kundang.
With heavy heart, her mom replied, “If you really want to go, I will not stop you. I could only pray to God, for you to gain success in life,” “But promise me, that one day you will come back here, your hometown”
On the next morning, Malin was ready to go with the rich ship’s crew. It was really hard for his mother to see his only son leaving her. Her tears flowed on her cheek when she was accompanying Malin Kundang to enter the ship...

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...specially our mother who has raised us up and took care of us.
Source:
http://englishnadine.blogspot.com/2013/01/malin-kundang-folklore.html http://folktalesnusantara.blogspot.com/2012/02/story-of-malin-kundang.html#!/2012/02/story-of-malin-kundang.html bible verse:
Exodus 21:17
“Whoever curses his father or his mother shall be put to death

Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

Works Cited

http://englishnadine.blogspot.com/2013/01/malin-kundang-folklore.html http://folktalesnusantara.blogspot.com/2012/02/story-of-malin-kundang.html#!/2012/02/story-of-malin-kundang.html Exodus 21:17
“Whoever curses his father or his mother shall be put to death

Exodus 20:12
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.

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