LEGENDA BATU GANTUNG ~ Cerita Rakyat Sumatera Utara | Dongeng Kita

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6 May 202108:40

Summary

TLDRThe story of Batu Gantung, a legend from North Sumatra, tells of a beautiful young woman named Seruni. Living by Lake Toba, she is devastated when her father tries to arrange her marriage to another man while her true love, Sidoli, is away. Overwhelmed with sorrow, Seruni wanders to the edge of Lake Toba and falls into a deep crevice. Unable to escape, she calls for help, but the walls close in, turning her into a hanging rock. The rock, now known as Batu Gantung, is a famous tourist attraction in the region of Parapat.

Takeaways

  • 🌍 The story is a legend from North Sumatra about Batu Gantung, a unique rock formation found in Parapat near Lake Toba.
  • 🏞 Batu Gantung is a famous tourist attraction at Lake Toba, known for its distinctive appearance and connection to local legend.
  • 👧 The legend revolves around a beautiful girl named Seruni, who was loved by her parents and had a kind and helpful nature.
  • 💔 Seruni was in love with a man named Sidoli, but they were separated because Sidoli had to leave to earn money for their wedding.
  • 💸 Seruni’s father fell into debt and was forced to arrange her marriage with another man, putting Seruni in a difficult situation.
  • 😢 Seruni was heartbroken as she felt torn between her love for Sidoli and her duty to her family.
  • 🐕 Feeling hopeless, Seruni went to Lake Toba with her faithful dog Toki and eventually fell into a large dark hole in the rocks.
  • 🪨 Trapped inside, the walls of the hole began to close in on Seruni, and despite Toki's efforts to get help, she could not be rescued.
  • 📜 The villagers believed that Seruni's final words, 'Parapat,' became the name of the area, and a large rock that appeared resembled her body, giving rise to the name Batu Gantung.
  • 🏙 Today, Parapat has become a popular tourist destination, with Batu Gantung serving as a symbol of the legend.

Q & A

  • What is the 'Legenda Batu Gantung' mentioned in the script?

    -The 'Legenda Batu Gantung' is a local legend from Sumatera Utara, Indonesia. It tells the story of a girl named Seruni who, due to despair, was transformed into a hanging stone (Batu Gantung) on a cliff near Lake Toba.

  • Where is Batu Gantung located?

    -Batu Gantung is located in Parapat, a town near Lake Toba in Sumatera Utara, Indonesia.

  • Why is Batu Gantung significant to tourists visiting Lake Toba?

    -Batu Gantung is one of the iconic landmarks of Lake Toba, drawing tourists due to its connection to the local legend of Seruni and its unique appearance as a hanging stone formation on the cliff.

  • Who are the main characters in the legend of Batu Gantung?

    -The main characters in the legend are Seruni, a beautiful and devoted daughter, her parents, and her lover Sidoli. Additionally, there is her loyal dog, Toki, who plays a significant role in the story.

  • Why did Seruni become despairing in the story?

    -Seruni was heartbroken because her father was forcing her to marry another man to pay off the family’s debt, despite her being in love with Sidoli, who had gone away to work to save money for their wedding.

  • How did Seruni's transformation into the Batu Gantung occur?

    -Seruni accidentally fell into a large hole near Lake Toba. As she cried out for help and became increasingly desperate, the walls of the hole closed in on her, eventually transforming her into the Batu Gantung.

  • What was Seruni’s last word, and how did it influence the local area?

    -Seruni’s last word was 'Parapat,' which the local people interpreted as a cry for help. This word became the name of the town near Batu Gantung—Parapat.

  • What role does the dog Toki play in the story?

    -Toki, Seruni’s faithful dog, accompanies her to the lake and tries to alert her parents when she falls into the hole. Toki's actions ultimately lead her parents and the villagers to discover where she was trapped.

  • How did the local villagers react when they discovered Seruni's fate?

    -The villagers tried to rescue Seruni but found the hole too deep and dangerous. They eventually witnessed the hole closing on its own, sealing Seruni inside, after which the hanging stone formation resembling her appeared.

  • How has the legend of Batu Gantung impacted the local culture and tourism?

    -The legend of Batu Gantung has become an important cultural story in Sumatera Utara. It adds to the allure of Lake Toba as a tourist destination, with many visitors drawn to the site to learn about the tragic story and see the stone formation.

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