The Janiah River Magic Fish

Once upon a time, in ancient times there lived a widow and her two children, a son and a daughter. On a sunny day, the mother wants to bring her two children to a party. "Today we are going to a party, boy! Change your clothes with beautiful clothes. "

Sutan Pangaduan

According to folklore, there was a king who ruled in Kampung Dalam, Pariaman, West Sumatra today. The King has three children from different mothers namely Sutan Lembak Tuah, Sutan Pangaduan and Puti Sari Makah. Mrs. Sutan Lembak Tuah comes from ordinary circles, Mrs. Sutan Pangaduan named Puti Andam Dewi who is a royal lineage, while Puti Sari Makah's mother is an Arab descendant. So traditionally, Sutan Pangaduan is the legitimate son of the Crown Prince because his mother, Puti Andam Dewi, is still of royal descent.

The Legend of the White Siamang

Princess Julian is a beautiful beautiful princess whose beauty spread to various countries. She is the daughter of a ship skipper named Nahkoda Baginda in Alai Village on the north coast of Tiku Beach, West Sumatra. Julian's grandfather was Tuanku Raja Kecik who ruled in the kingdom of Pagaruyung. Although beautiful, beautiful, but until now there has been no young man who dared to propose to Princess Julian.

Anggun Nan Tongga

Anggun Nan Tongga is a handsome young man from Kampung Dalam, Pariaman. He has a Magek Jabang degree. His mother, Ganto Sani, died shortly after giving birth to Anggun Nan Tongga while his father went out to Mount Ledang. Since childhood, he was raised by his mother's sister, Suto Suri. Anggun Nan Tongga then grew into a handsome and intelligent young man. He is skilled in martial arts, horse riding, and is good at studying the Koran and in his religious knowledge. Since childhood, Anggun Nan Tongga has been matched with Gondan Gondoriah. He is the son of his mother's brother.

Sabai Nan Aluih

The Rajo Babanding family lives in a four-cornered house around the downstream of the Batang Agam river, Padang Tarok. Sabai Nan Aluih is the eldest daughter of the couple Rajo Babanding and Sadun Saribai. He has a handsome younger brother named M freightak Alam. Sabai Nan Aluih means soft or soft Sabai. Besides having a beautiful face, Sabai also has good manners, polite in speaking and respect for both parents. Unlike his younger brother, M freightak Alam, who has a lazy nature, Sabai is known to be diligent in helping his parents. The beauty of Sabai Nan Aluih has spread to other villages.

The Origin of the Lake Singkarak

Once upon a time in a long time ago there lived Pak Buyung with his wife and only child named Indra. They live in a small hut on the seafront. Everyday Pak Buyung and his wife earn a living by collecting forest products and catching fish in the sea to be sold at the market.

The Origin of the Minangkabau Name

The indigenous tribe and majority population inhabiting the Province of West Sumatra are the Minangkabau. In language, Minangkabau means to win the buffalo. The origin of naming Minangkabau began in the kingdom of Pagaruyung. Once upon a time there was a buffalo fight between the Kingdom of Pagaruyung with the Kingdom of Majapahit which was won by the kingdom of Pagaruyung, so that the area became famous as Nagari Minangkabau.

Batu Ajuang Batu Peti

Once upon a time in the District of Pauh, Padang, West Sumatra, there was a small kingdom called the Kingdom of Bukit Perasapan, led by Raja Tuo. The kingdom of Bukit Perasapan is located at the foot of Perasapan Hill, inland Nagari Pauh Limo.

The Story of Bujang Paman

Once upon a time in the village of Koto Anau, ruled a king named Raja Aniayo. The King is known for having a bad temper. The King is also famous for gambling. Let alone the people, even to his own family King Aniayo could be cruel.

Poor Mr. Lebai (Pak Lebai Malang)

Once upon a time, long ago in West Sumatra, there lived a man named Mr. Lebai. He lives in a house, located right in the middle between the upstream and downstream parts of a river.

The Story of Malim Deman

Once upon a time, Malim Deman was an orphan young man who lived with his mother & uncle. Every day Malim Deman works to help his uncle, working his mother's rice fields on the edge of the forest.

Next to Malim Deman and his family, there lived a kind-hearted widow named Mande Rubiah. Incidentally Mande Rubiah's house is adjacent to the rice field owned by Mrs. Malim Deman. They are like family. Mande Rubiah used to bring Malim Deman food while Malim Deman took care of his rice plants at night.

The Legend of Malin Kundang: A West Sumatran Fairytale of a Mother’s Love and a Broken Promise

Chapter 1: A Cozy Little Hut by the Sea

Once upon a time, in a peaceful coastal village called Air Manis in West Sumatra, there lived a humble family. They stayed in a cozy wooden hut right by the sun-kissed beach. The father worked as a hardworking fisherman, while his gentle wife, Mande Rubayah, cared for their playful little boy named Malin Kundang. Although they had very little food on their table, their home was filled with warmth and laughter.

The Origin of Lake Maninjau

Once upon a time, in West Sumatra there was a very high mountain. Local people call it Mount Tinjau. At the foot of Mount Tinjau, there is a village that has fertile soil. Local residents are mostly eyed as farmers. People live prosperously because the harvest is always abundant.