The sun had just risen. The morning light spread all over the land, chasing away the darkness of night. Its soft rays were warm, touching the leaves and trees along the banks of Indragiri Hilir
River. Cool breeze blew around a peaceful small village. Birds got out of their nests and hopped on the branches. Some flew on the top of the trees, chirping merrily.
In the middle of the village, a modest wooden house was bustling with activities. Its inhabitants had woken up and welcomed the morning with joy. Seven girls and their parents were sitting on a
pandanus mat. They had just had a hearty breakfast of sweet potatoes. After drinking lukewarm water, they began to put away the plates. The seven beautiful girls then got ready to take a bath
and do the laundry in the river.