Si Tanggang - Rude Son

Si Talang and Si Deruma was the father and mother to a son named Si Tanggang. They live as a family of fishermen near the beach (the river). Their life is very poor. The Tanggang is a child with high ambitious. He was always dreaming to become rich and famous. However, the life of deprivation and lack of opportunity to be an obstacle to his ambitions.



On a day when he was growing up, Si Tanggang seen a big ship docked at the mouth of the river near his house. Si Tanggang went to try his luck, he met the captain of the ship and asked to be his/her crew. The master of the ship as it continued to agree to see the efficiency of Si Tanggang boating and working.



Although Si Talang and Si Deruma very reluctant to release Tanggang to sail, they had to give way. Si Tanggang promised to return to his hometown after becoming wealthy.



Si Tanggang do whatever works ordered by the captain. The master like him because he is hard working. Then, Si Tanggang been adopted. When the captain became ill, the Si Tanggang appointed as the new master. He called the master of Tanggang.



Si Tanggang have competence in business. He became wealthy and his name became famous. His name reached the ears of the Sultan (which called "King") and was invited to the palace. Not long after, the Sultan married his daughter to Si Tanggang. Si Tanggang bring his wife sailed to many places around the country.



One day, The ship docked at the river mouth Tanggang village origins. The villagers know that Si Tanggang master. They were told to his parents.

Happy in their heart, Si Talang and Si Deruma went paddle canoe to the ship. Upon arrival at the ship, a crew forbade them up. A little later, Si Tanggang appeared with his wife. Si Tanggang shame to see the plight of the mother and father in front of his wife. Si Talang and Si Deruma calling their son name Si Tanggang, but he pretend to not know them. His wife asked him about them, but he told her that his parents are gone.



Si Tanggang drove her to the barbarians. Si Deruma Gutters and paddling to the edge of sadness and disappointment. Upon arriving on the mainland, Si Deruma looked to the sky and both hands, and exclaimed, "Oh, God! Show on Si Tanggang that I am the mother."



Suddenly the booming thunder and the wind blowing. The ship Tanggang wobbling due to the rough water. When thunder and wind blowing, Si Tanggang regret for his done. He realized that God listens to his mother. He received a reward for being a rebel. Finally, he shouted to his mother for forgiven. However, repentance is no longer useful. His ship was hit by a burst due to the strong waves. When the storm subsided, Si Tanggang, his wife, his ship, and all her crew were turned to stone.