| File info: Malin Kundang is a popular folktale from Indonesia. It is the story of a young man who is ungrateful to his parents and is transformed into a stone by his mother.
The story begins with Malin Kundang living in a poor village with his parents. He is a lazy and ungrateful boy who does not help his parents with their work. One day, a ship captain comes to the village and offers Malin a job. Malin is excited to leave home and see the world, so he accepts the job.
Malin works hard on the ship and soon becomes a wealthy man. He forgets all about his parents and does not send them any money. One day, Malin's parents decide to visit him. They travel to the city where Malin lives, but he does not recognize them. He tells them to go away and does not give them any money.
Malin's mother is heartbroken. She curses him and turns him into a stone. Malin is turned into a large rock that sits on the beach. He is a reminder of the importance of gratitude and the consequences of being ungrateful.
The story of Malin Kundang is a popular folktale in Indonesia. It is often told to children to teach them about the importance of gratitude. |
