folklore

folklore
the origin of the name pamboang

Once, in the village of Continental, Majene, West Sulawesi, there lived three young men who want to expand agricultural land and settlements, as well as build a harbor on the coast. The title of the three young men I Lauase, I Lauwella, and I Labuqang. The title of their clothing based on their role in realizing these desires.

The first title I Lauase youth, because in their duty to open the dense forest into agricultural land have always used wase (ax). The second youth Lauwella title I, as responsible for clearing and cleaning wella (grass) in the coastal ocean that will serve as the trade area. The third youth Labuqang title I, as served to flatten the ground in a hollow beach-induced buqang (crab).

The three young men carrying out their duties in their respective territories. I Lauase work in the area of ​​forest to open agricultural land, while I Labuqang Lauwella and I worked on the coast. I Lauwella clean up the seaweed, while I Labuqang leveling the ground with holes on the beach. The third young man to pitch in each work area.

Toward evening, the three returned to his hometown to rest. Before bed, they told each other their experiences after the first day.

"Today I was knocking down dozens of trees," the story I Lauase.

"You what?" I said I Lauase to Lauwella and I Labuqang.

"I have a lot of clean up of seaweed on the beach," said I Lauwella.

"I have also been leveled dozens of crab holes," said I Labuqang.

"Then, I estimate that within a week we've been able to accomplish the task of each of us," said I Lauase.

"Right! We must work even harder, "said I Lauwella.

Their estimate was correct, after a week of hard work, all the work they have done. Then three young men became rulers in their open areas. I Lauase fields planted with different types of crops, while I Lauwella and I Labuqang a territory located in coastal areas to work together to build a port to be used as a means of trade.

Becoming more and more people come together with the I Lauase farming. Similarly, in the port, trading activity was more crowded. Finally, they agreed to combine all three areas, they become one.

"But, what a fitting name for this region?" I asked Labuqang.

At the question, I Lauase and I Lauwella silent. Both are still confused to give a good name for their territory. After a few moments thought, I Lauase then proposed.

"How about this place we call Pallayarang Tallu?"

"Pallayarang Tallu? What masksudnya? "I asked Lauwella curious.

"Pallayarang means the mast, while Tallu means three. So, Pallayarang Tallu means Three Pillar screen, "said I Lauase.

"Rock On, a good name. I agree with the proposal I Lauase. If ye do? "I said I Labuqang to Lauwella.

"I also agree with that name," replied I Lauwella.

Finally, the three young men find a good name for their territory. Furthermore, they have always worked together to take care of everything related to their area.

One day, about 7,000 refugees, led by Puatta In Adolang Since arriving in the area bordering the territory I Lauase. Thousands of refugees are from the Kingdom Passokkorang destroyed by being attacked by enemy forces. After some time been in the area, Puatta In Due Pallayarang Tallu country would like to invite to join the Baqbana Binanga Pitu, the union of the kingdoms in the Mandar.

One day, Puatta In Due accompanied by several bodyguards went to the State Pallayarang Tallu to see I Lauase. Lauase Arriving home, he also expressed the intention of his arrival.

"Youth! The purpose of our arrival was like to invite you to join the Baqbana Binanga Pitu. Are you willing? "Said Puatta In Due offer.

"Excuse me, sir! I can not decide for themselves the issue. I have consulted with both my brothers, I Lauwella and I Labuqang, "I replied Lauase.

"Well, then! I will wait for a decision from you. But, when we meet again? "Said Puatta In Due.

"Master may return here tomorrow morning," replied I Lauase.

After Puatta On Because excuse me, I immediately invited Lauase I Lauwella and I Labuqang. At home I Lauase, three young men were consulted. During the meeting they also agreed not to join the Baqbana Binanga Pitu.

The next day, Puatta In Because I went back to the house Lauase. His arrival was greeted by three young men.

"How's your verdict?" Said Puatta In curiosity.

"Excuse us, sir! We have agreed not to accept the offer, sir, "replied I Lauase.

"Why," asked Puatta In Due.

"Our country has not prospered. Our people are still a lot of hard living, "added I Lauwella.

"What if I pay tambo [2] to you?" Said Puatta In Due offer.

Hear the offer, the three young men are silent. They think, accept or reject the offer. After conferring for a moment, they finally decided to accept the offer.

"All right! We accept Master! When Mr. tambo it will give us? "I asked Lauase.

"We will deliver it next week tambo," promises Puatta In Due.

Finally, Pallayarang Tallu also became a member Baqbana Binanga Pitu. The third young man was very happy, because they will have to be used to build the legend and help their people. However, after a week they were joined, Puatta On Because no legend that has been promised.

Sunday turned into weeks, months turned into months, Puatta On Because not come to deliver tambo. Finally, the legend was the talk of the Pallayarang Tallu. Because every day is spoken, the word tambo eventually turn into Tamboang, then become Pamboang. Based on these words of local communities to change the name Pallayarang Tallu Pamboang. Until now, the word used to describe the Pamboang a district in Majene district, West Sulawesi.