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Maninjau Lake is a volcanic lake is situated in Tanjung Raya district, Agam regency, West Sumatra Province, Indonesia. Lake with an area of ​​99.5 km2 with a depth reached 495 meters is the eleventh largest lake in Indonesia, and the second largest in West Sumatra. According to the story, Lake Maninjau initially a volcanic crater at the summit there is a wide. Because of human activity, the volcano erupted and formed a vast lake. What had caused the volcano erupted and turned into a lake? The story you could follow the story of The Origin of Lake Maninjau below!

Once, in an area in West Sumatra there is a very high volcano called Mountain Tinjau. On top there is a vast crater, and at his feet there are several villages. Affluent and prosperous population, because they are very diligent in farming. In addition, the land around the Mountain Tinjau is very fertile, as they often have a natural fertilizer in the form of volcanic ash.

In one village at the foot of the Mountain Tinjau was only ten brothers consisting of nine men and one woman. Residents around used to call them Bujang Nine. The ten brothers are Kukuban, Kudun, Bayua, Malintang, Galapuang, beams, rods, shadow, and the youngest man named Kaciak. While they are the youngest sister is a woman named Siti Rasani, fondly called Sani. Both parents were long dead, so Kukuban as the eldest son becomes the head of household. All decisions in his hand.

The ten brothers lived in a house the relics of their parents. To make ends meet, they worked on farms large enough legacy of their parents. They are highly skilled in agriculture, because they are diligent in helping his father and mother when they were alive. In addition, they are also guided by their uncle named Datuk Limbatang, which they are familiarly called Engku.

Datuk Limbatang is a mamak (Hereditary Chief who will
manage or regulate the management of inheritance) in the village and had a son named Giran. As a mamak, Datuk Limbatang have great responsibility to educate and watch the lives of its citizens, including his nephew was the tenth person. For that, every other day, he visited the house Kukuban brothers to teach them farming skills and a variety of customs procedures for the area. Not infrequently Datuk Limbatang his wife and son took part with him.

One day, when Datuk Limbatang with his wife and visited the house Bujang Nine, Sani inadvertently exchanged Giran. Apparently, both boys and girls alike put a heart. Giran Sani was invited to meet in a field by the river. With a pounding heart, Giran also expressed his feelings to Sani.

Sani and Giran love relationships. At first, they intend to hide their relationship. However, due to fear is fear of fitnah, eventually they both come clean to their respective families. Knowing this, Giran and Sani family was excited and happy, karenahal can strengthen their family relationships. Since a relationship with Sani, Giran often visited the house Bujang Nine. In fact, he often helped Bujang Nine worked in the fields.

When harvest season comes, all the villagers are abundant results. To celebrate this success, traditional leaders and all the people agreed to hold a race event, the dexterity to play martial arts fights. The youth village welcomed the event. With enthusiasm, they are immediately registered with the event organizers. Also do not miss Giran Kukuban and take part in the event.

On the appointed day, all participants gathered in a field. Cheers of the audience was heard to support their champion. Moments later, the committee immediately hit the gong show signs of starting. Apparently, Kukuban be first performed with an opponent from the neighboring hamlets. Seems the two are face to face in the middle of the arena to compete with each other dexterity. Whoever wins the fight, then he will fight the next participant. Apparently, Kukuban managed to beat his opponent. After that, the next participant one by one entered the arena to fight Kukuban arena event, but not one was able to beat him. Remaining one another participant who has not been developed, namely the Giran. Now, Kukuban face opponents who balanced.

Then there was the fierce battle between Giran and Kukuban. At first, Giran perform a barrage of attacks towards Kububan, but all of his attacks can be circumvented by Kukubun. Moments later, the situation turned upside down. Kukuban is behind the attack. He continued to attack with moves Giran flagship in repeatedly. Giran was pressed and the difficulty of avoiding their attacks. At the time, Kukuban sent a hard kick to his left foot towards Giran. Giran is no longer able to escape, was forced to deflect it with both hands.

Apparently, blocks Giran it makes a broken left foot. He was no longer able to continue the match and declared lost in the arena. Since then, Kukuban feel annoyed and feeling resentment towards Giran has been publicly humiliated. However, revenge is buried in the liver.

Several months later, revenge is buried in the heart Kukuban was finally revealed as well. It began when one evening, when the full moon light illuminates the township about the Mountain Tinjau, Datuk Limbatang with his wife visited the house Bujang Nine. Giran is not the arrival of parents to teach them how to grow crops or customs procedures, but would like to Giran proposal to Sani.

"Sorry, Bujang Nine! The purpose of our arrival here to further strengthen our family relationships, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"What do you mean, Engku?" Asked the Kudun confused.

"Yeah, Engku! Is not our family relationships during this okay? "Continued Kaciak.

"It is true that you say it, my son," said Datuk Limbatang who already regard as their own Nine Bujang.

"Look, My children! To further strengthen our family relationships, we intend to marry Giran with your younger sister, Siti Rasani, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Basically, we also feel the same way, Engku! We feel happy if our sister married Giran. Giran is a good and industrious young man, 'said the Kudun.

However, the sentence was just out of the mouth of the Kudun, suddenly heard a very loud voice shout from Kukuban.

"No! I do not agree with their marriage! I know who Giran, "she cried, blushing Kukuban.

"He's arrogant, do not be polite and brash. He does not deserve a husband Sani, "he added.

"Why do you say so, my child? Are there any words or conduct that ever offended you? "Said Datuk Limbatang calmly.

"There, Engku! Remember Giran action against me in the arena event a few months ago? He has broken my left leg and still have the scars, "he said Kukuban roll up his trousers to show the scars of a broken leg.

"Oooh, that!" Said Datuk Limbatang brief smile.

"The issue of a sprained foot and leg broken, lost or won in gelanggan the usual things. Indeed, so if you fight, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"But, Engku! Engku children have been humiliated in front of the crowd, 'said Kukuban.

"I think Giran do not mean to embarrass his own brother," said Datuk Limbatang.

"Ah, it Engku said, because he wanted to defend their own children! Where justice Engku as traditional leaders? "Argued Kukuban he threw his hands into the floor.

Everything in the meeting were silent. None of the eight brothers who dare to speak. The atmosphere became quiet and tense. Unless Datuk Limbatang, who looked calm.

"Excuse me, my son! I'm not defending anyone. I'm just telling the truth. Justice must be based on truth, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Truth is Engku especially intent. Is not Giran has obviously tarnished the face in a crowd? "

"Know, my son! According to the testimony of many people who saw the incident, you own the Giran a desperate attack with a hard kick, and then be deflected by Giran. Defense is what makes your legs broken. Do you think it fend off fraudulent and wrong? "Said Datuk Limbatang.

Everything in the meeting were silent. None of the eight brothers who dare to speak. The atmosphere became quiet and tense. Unless Datuk Limbatang, who looked calm.

"Excuse me, my son! I'm not defending anyone. I'm just telling the truth. Justice must be based on truth, "said Datuk Limbatang.

"Truth is Engku especially intent. Is not Giran has obviously tarnished the face in a crowd? "

"Know, my son! According to the testimony of many people who saw the incident, you own the Giran a desperate attack with a hard kick, and then be deflected by Giran. Defense is what makes your legs broken. Do you think it fend off fraudulent and wrong? "Said Datuk Limbatang.

Kukuban only paused at the question. Although in his heart to admit that what he said Datuk Limbatang is true, but because his heart was engulfed by a grudge, he still refused to accept it.

"It's up to Engku if it would defend their own children. But, Sani is our brother. I will not marry a child Engku Sani, "said Kukuban snapped.

"Well, my son! I also will not force you. But, we hope that someday this decision can be changed, "said Datuk Limbatang farewell as he went home with his wife.

Apparently, Siti Rasani inside the room to hear all their conversation. He was very saddened to hear the verdict that his eldest brother. For him, Giran is a prospective husband who she craved for. Since the incident, Sani always looked glum. Almost every day he sits pensively thinking solutions to his problems. Neither the Giran, thinking the same thing. For days the two lovers were thinking, but have not found a way out. Finally, they both agreed to meet at the usual place, ie in a field by the river, to discuss problems they are facing.

"What should we do, Sis?" Giran said.

"I dunno, Bang! Sister did not know what to do. All decisions in the family have on hand Bang sister Kukuban. While she is very hate and revenge to the brother, "said Sani long sigh.

Some time they conferred on the banks of the river, but have not found a way out. With frantic feeling, Sani moved from his seat. Suddenly a piece of thorny twigs stuck on the sheath.

"Oh, torn sarong!" Shouted Sani surprised.

"Well, it looks like thorns scratched thighs. Sit brother, brother's will treat your wounds! "Giran said.

Giran was soon to find leaf surrounding drugs and mixes. After that, he was cleaning the blood from the thigh Sani, then treat the wound. At that moment, dozens of people suddenly came out from behind the trees and immediately shut them. They are Bujang Nine along with several other residents.

"Hey, apparently you're here!" Cried Kukuban.

Giran and Sani did not know what to do. Both of them really do not think if there were dozens of people were staking their movements.

"Get them! We bring them to trial custom! "Kukuban command.

"Man, Bang! We do not do anything. I only treat the affected Sani thorn wounds, "Giran said.

"You liar! I look at your own thighs rubbing my brother! "Snapped Kukuban.

"Yeah right! You have committed acts prohibited. You have to be brought to trial customary to be punished, "continued a resident.

Finally, Giran and Sani herded into the village to the courtroom. Kukuban with eight brothers and several other residents testified that they saw themselves forbidden by Giran and Sani. Although Giran and Sani have made the defense and assisted by Datuk Limbatang, but the court decided that both are guilty of breaking the prevailing custom in the village. Their actions are very embarrassing and can bring bad luck. So as punishment, they should be thrown into the crater of the Mountain Tinjau to the village to avoid disaster.

The decision was announced to all corners of the towns of Mountain Review. After that, Giran and Sani paraded toward the top of Mount Review with hands tied behind. Arriving at the edge of the crater, their eyes covered with black cloth. Before the sentence carried out, they were given the opportunity to speak.

"O you all, you know! We did not do anything illegal. Therefore, we believe are innocent, "Giran said.

After that, Giran second tilted his hand to heaven and prayed.

"Oh my God! We hear and grant our prayers. If we are truly innocent, destroy our bodies in the water this hot volcanic crater. However, if we are not guilty, and curse this mountain letuskanlah Bujang Nine to fish! "

After the prayer, Giran and Sani immediately jump into the crater. Both were drowned in the water of the crater. Some people who witnessed the event was overwhelmed by the sense of tension and anxiety. If Giran is really not guilty and his prayer was granted, then they will all perish. It was true. Giran request is granted by God. A few moments later, the mountain shook and suddenly a very loud explosion followed. Too hot lava gushing out of the crater, flowing toward the village and destroy all in its path. Everyone's trying to save themselves. However, the unfortunate fate. The eruption of the Mountain Tinjau gathering strength until the mountain was devastated. No one who survived. Nine single was transformed into a fish.

Thus the story The Origin of Maninjau Lake from Agam, West Sumatra, Indonesia. That said, the eruption of Mount Review it leaves a vast crater and eventually turned into a lake. By the local community, the name of the mountain was later enshrined into the name of the lake, namely Maninjau Lake. While the names of the characters involved in the incident will bear the name of the villages around Maninjau Lake, such as the Cape Sani, Sikudun, Bayua, Malintang Koto, Koto Kaciak, Sigalapuang, Beams, Kukuban, and Batang.