The location of the travelers' stopover was in a remote area at the tip of the island of Sulawesi, so it was unbearable for me to find the excitement of this thanksgiving party. Residents dedicate approximately ⁶ month's income to being grateful for God's blessings, a form of public gratitude to the Almighty for the happiness and enjoyment of the world.
Giving thanks is a tradition handed down from the ancestors of the region, they believe that the source of blessings always comes from God.
Hard work has produced abundant results in various fields, but each region has its own business image. If my area is famous for agricultural businesses, then the tip of the island of Sulawesi is close to the coast so the biggest income comes from the richness of the ocean. If you like eating fish, this is the area where fishermen cast their nets.
I quote my parents' teaching that the purpose of celebrating thanksgiving is to share with others, apart from the main thing being to offer thanksgiving to God. That's why many people come from various regions to this place, including myself.
Because I live in a mountainous area, I rarely see marine life, usually I eat produce from plantations and forests. It's like seeing the majesty of the world if you discover the unique salt water ecosystem.
I couldn't believe it when my cousin invited me to clean the fish. Amazing, the words in my heart sang when I saw the red fish directly.
I have seen red fish in the aquarium, but they are small ornamental fish not for eating.
How about this?, my cousin said that this is an expensive fish because it is hard to find, it tastes delicious and is very nutritious.
According to him, the name of this fish is Red Mangail.
There are other colors too, I often encounter these.
My cousin said again that the pleasure of this fish will not be lost if the fish is grilled.
A small burst of fire from coconut shells is ignited.
I became a layman when I was in this area.
Maybe I will still find a lot of marine biota here, like exploring knowledge in someone else's country. This is proof that the seawater ecosystem is still maintained in this area, their efforts always preserve it.
Protecting nature is the same as protecting humans. It is also an important call for all people to always protect marine biota and nature because that is where our food is.
Moment of thanksgiving on Sunday, ¹⁶ June ²⁰²⁴.
Give to be thankful and thankful.