Kerinci, the westernmost district in Jambi Province is endowed with natural beauty that has no beat. No one was given the title if the Kerinci regency Segepal Land Earth Heaven cast to the earth.
One such natural beauty is owned by Lake Kaco Kerinci regency, which is located in the area of Kerinci Seblat National Park (TNKS). The lake has an area of about 30 x 30 meters has a depth that is still a mystery. Although the water depth is not measurable, but the basic Kaco Lake can be seen clearly. This is because the color of clear water and clear, and where thousands of fish semah breed.
According to the story of local residents and several members of nature lovers who visited the lake, the fish in the lake can only be captured by using a fishing rod. If only using other equipment, do not expect to get the fish. Once there was a local resident who installed semah nets to catch fish in the lake, but none of the fish to get. Interestingly, for anglers who want fishing at Lake Kaco, they must have good intentions. If not, then that person will not get the fish. In addition, the amount also depends on the intention of catching anglers.
“If anglers want to fish five male intention, then the fish when the fishing got only five male only. If it can be more fish, the fish are found semah not fish, but catfish are never actually seen from the surface of the lake,” said Couch, nature lover who has several times visited the lake.
In addition, Lake Kaco also issued a bright light, especially during the full moon. “If camping at Lake Kaco, especially during the full moon, so visitors do not need lighting because the lake water out enough light. If viewed from a distance, the light looks like the lights are directed towards the sky,” he said.
Folklore
According to local belief, the light issued from the bottom of Lake Kaco is a diamond of light stored in the bottom water. The diamonds had been saved by the King Crow, who ruled at that time.
“According to village elders, who saved the King of diamonds at the bottom of Lake Kaco Crow is a diamond and gold deposit which is a binding promise princes who want to apply for Crow King’s daughter named Princess Marl Melintang. All the application child king who was in the Kerinci received the King Crow , he finally received a confusion which, “explained resident of Mount Raya District, Jon Hendri.
Marl Melintang own daughter, said Jon Hendri, known to have a beautiful face that he liked by the youth that existed at that time. In fact, because of her beauty she was also loved by his own father.
“King Crow brought her daughter ran away with the gold and diamond jewelry that is deposited by the princes as a sign of promise, and keep the gold and diamonds are at the bottom of the lake,” added Jon.
Until now, said Jon Hendri, the resident district of Mount Raya, still believe the diamond was still sitting at the bottom of the lake. Several years ago, could have citizens who want to try to drain the water of Lake Kaco, but experienced by citizens of that unfortunate fate. He died of illness that never healed.
“Diamond-making experiments in the bottom of Lake Kaco has menbuat Lisyuar man named Joseph, a resident Koto Payang, has died. Since there were no longer citizens who dare to disturb the existing diamond at the bottom of the lake,” said Jon Hendri.
4 hours walk
To get to Lake Kaco, visitors had to walk for four hours from Lempur Village, Kecamatan Gunung Raya, across the region TNKS. During the journey, visitors will be treated to views of nature that is still very beautiful because it is protected by local residents. However, for those who bring a personal vehicle, they could save time in an hour. Vehicles can only go up to the Citadel Depati Parbo, Kerinci heroes whose names are well known. Furthermore, can travel by foot.
“Before entering Kaco Lakes region, do not forget to ask permission first on the local indigenous people. According to the recognition of indigenous people, Kaco Lake area is their territory,” added a member of nature lovers to the Tribune.
Another uniqueness
The uniqueness of Lake Kaco can be told as part of the 15 lakes around the world who have different particularities, including Lake Kalimutu which has amazing colors on the island of Flores. This is the only lake in the world whose color can change at any time.
Scientifically, the water color changes in a number of lakes in the world caused by many things. Among them are influenced by mineral content, type of moss, and rocks within the crater. In addition, changes in water color as well as the impact of lake chemical processes of land. This is part of the volcanic activity.
According to observations Head Park Gatot Soebiantoro, based on research Geological Research and Development Center, the color of a red lake because it has a high iron content. While the blue-colored lake because there are very high gas pressure.