Folklore From Central Sulawesi

The following is a collection of Indonesian folklore, folktales, fairy tales, and legends that exist among the people of Central Sulawesi Province.

Central Sulawesi has its capital in the city of Palu and is located in the central part of the island of Sulawesi, bordering the Provinces of Southeast Sulawesi, West Sulawesi and the Provinces of Gorontalo.

Stories are collected from various sources (see references). If there is a new story, it will be added soon. Hope it will be useful.

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2. The Origin of the Mermaid Fish

It is said that long ago in the Sulawesi area, there lived a husband and wife with three children. In meeting their daily needs, they earn a living by fishing in the sea. They also grow vegetables in the fields. Before his father went to the fields, they used to have breakfast together.

1. Tadulako Bulili

Tadulako Bulili is a folk tale from the Central Sulawesi region. Tells the story of the courage and powers of a warlord in a village in Central Sulawesi, called the village of Bulili. They are Bantaili, Makeku and Molove. Tadulako in the regional language of Central Sulawesi means warlord. Tadulako's job is to keep the village safe from enemy attacks.