
The Legend of the Star Apple
By CHLOE MARGARETTE DE LEON

24 Sep, 2024

In a distant tropical village lived a young boy named Ado. He was known for his curiosity and loved exploring the dense forest surrounding their village.

One day, Ado ventured deeper into the forest than ever before. He found himself in an enchanted part of the woods, where the sunlight barely pierced through the thick canopy.

In the heart of this enchanted forest, stood a majestic tree with fruits shaped like stars. Ado was fascinated by the giant tree and the star-shaped fruits it bore.

Unable to resist, Ado picked a fruit from the tree. As he bit into it, he was surprised by the sweet and tangy taste. He decided to take some fruits back to his village.

Ado returned to his village and shared the star-shaped fruits with everyone. The villagers loved the taste and were curious about the fruit's origin.

Ado told them about the giant tree in the enchanted part of the forest. The villagers were amazed and decided to grow these trees in their village.

The villagers, led by Ado, visited the giant tree. They collected seeds from the star-shaped fruits and thanked the tree for its bounty.

They planted the seeds around their village, hoping to grow their own star fruit trees. Ado was hailed as a hero and the star fruit became a symbol of prosperity for the village.

Years passed and the village flourished, surrounded by thriving star fruit trees. The villagers enjoyed the sweet fruits and traded them with neighboring villages.

Ado, now a grown man, still loved exploring the forest. He would often visit the giant tree, thanking it for the prosperity it had brought to his village.

One day, while Ado was sitting under the giant tree, he noticed a soft glow emanating from its trunk. He approached it, intrigued by this new phenomenon.

As Ado touched the glowing trunk, he heard a soft voice thanking him for spreading its seeds and respecting the forest. The voice was the spirit of the tree expressing its gratitude.

Ado returned to the village and shared his encounter with the villagers. They were amazed and felt a deeper respect for the forest and the star fruit tree.

From then on, the villagers held a yearly festival to celebrate the star fruit tree and the prosperity it brought. It was a day of joy, gratitude, and respect for nature.

The festival became a grand event, with people from neighboring villages joining in the celebration. They sang, danced, and feasted on the star fruits, creating a cheerful atmosphere.

Ado would always share the story of the giant tree and the spirit within it. The tale became a legend, passed down from generation to generation.

Many generations passed, but the legend lived on. The descendants of the village still celebrated the festival, showing their respect for the forest and the star fruit tree.

The story of Ado and the giant tree became a cherished legend. It was a tale of respect for nature, the power of curiosity, and the reward of sharing.

Even today, children are taken to the giant tree in the enchanted part of the forest. They sit around it, listening to the legend of Ado and the star fruit tree.

The legend reminds them of their roots, the importance of respect for nature, and the prosperity that comes with sharing. The star fruit tree continues to thrive, a symbol of the village's prosperity.

As the sun sets, the village glows under its warm light, the star fruit trees swaying gently in the breeze. The spirit of the giant tree watches over, content and proud.

Thus, the legend of the star apple, known to us as the star fruit, continues to inspire and guide, a testament to the bond between humans and nature.