Sentani Lake

Lake Sentani in Jayapura, Papua lies between 20:33 to 2041 LS and 1400.23 to 1400 38 BT. Are 70-90 m above sea level. Cyclops is also located between the mountains. Is a volcanic lake.The source water comes from 14 large and small rivers with an estuary, Jaifuri Puay. Western region, long and Boroway Doyo, the depth of the lake is very steep. While the east and center, sloping and shallow, and Simporo Puay. Here also there is a swamp forest in the area Simporo and Yoka. In some notes mentioned, the basis of its waters contain a sandy mud substrate (humus). In per-Airan shallow, overgrown plants pandanus and sago. The extent of approximately 9360 ha with an average depth of 24.5 meters. Disekitaran this lake there are 24 villages. Dipesisir scattered and small islands which exist in the middle of the lake.

Folklore

Only with a treasure trove of crystal bracelet (Heba), and three seed beads are in the language of the Sentani tribe called Eve, HAE and Naro. Ondofolo (Chieftains) Walli with relatives Hoboy, buying water in the mountains ruler Robonsolo (Now Cycloop) named Dobonay in the past, to ask for water for their people.

Ondoafi Hoboi Guardian and living on a hill called Yomokho in Kampung Donday, Sentani.On top of this hill there was no water as the source of life, then the joint Ondofolo Hoboy ride to Mount Robonsolo to face Dobonai, ruler of the water by bringing a number of treasures to buy water.

The story begins when a past event of a disaster drought that swept across the Sentani area, and the impact on the lives of the people of Sentani. Did not wait long, straight Ondofolo Hoboy invite to go buy water of immortality (the water never stops flowing) to Dobonay on Mount Robonsolo.

Rose water purchased from Dobonay, which at the time payment is made to both children Dobonay, namely Bukunbulu and Robonway. Although time the error occurred in the payment, but then problems can be mediated by Dobonay. After getting water, Ondofolo Wali with relatives back home.

Before saying goodbye, Dobonay advised that the trip later, if the meeting should not be hunted animal. Because, if violated, would happen ordeal for them both. But because of human nature, these rules are violated, Ondofolo Guardian and forget Hoboi Dobonay message, instead they hunt an animal that is Cassowary bird.

An arrow shot from Haboy successfully hit a target, but it would surprise the two men were, for the cassowary bird disappeared along with the water of immortality which is carried by both.

Along with these events, there came a flood and washed away all objects that are around the place, and the subsequent flood that formed the giant lake that is currently known as Lake Sentani.

This incident should be paid handsomely by the sinking of the child Ondofolo Wali. But the determination and sense of responsibility to its people, the Ondofolopun sempaty lingering lament for the death of his son.

However, he immediately asked all citizens to jointly deliver speech Syakur to God the Almighty with the provision of a giant lake that stretched from Nolobu (East) Village Yokiwa until Waibu (West) Village and surrounding Doyo located until today.

With this event, Ondofolo mayor realized that to get something good there must be sacrifice, even if it is a very loved person.

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