Long long time ago, one the island of Simbau in Sulawesi sea, there lived a king and beautiful daughter . The princess was not only beautiful, but he was also wise and kind.

    Many princes wanted to marry the king`s daughter and this made Tha king confused. he then, announced a contest: whorever presented the princess with the most valuable gift would marry her.

    Takatuliang a poor woodcarver, wanted to join the contest but he was so poor that he had nothing to present. Then, he went far to into the forest. There he chose the best tree and carved it into a doll. Next,he took old piece of cloth and sewed it into a dress  for the doll. After he cut his own hair and glued it to the doll`s head.

    On the day of the contest, all of the princes gathered before the king and the princess. One by one, they present their gift: diamons, silk, gold and jewelry. Then came Takatuliang`s  turn.

    “what do you have?” asked the princess

    “I bring only a doll,”said Takatuliang softly

    “How many dolls like this  do you have?” asked the princess again

    “only this one. I carved it my self and  decorated it with my own hair and my father`s old cloth. He died and this is the only thing he left me.”answerd Takatuliang .

    The princess was very touched to hear Taketuliang`s story. She decided to marry Takatuliang because he had presented her everything he had. Together, Takatuliang and Princess lived happily ever after.