serbainfo - Lake Toba is one of the interesting tourist destinations to visit. This is because Lake Toba has a uniqueness and is full of magic. Lake Toba is a natural wonder which is certainly very amazing.
Quoted from various sources, this lake is thought to have formed from the devastating eruption of a volcano, Mount Toba.
This incident occurred about 74,000 years ago. With an area of more than 1,145 square kilometers and a depth of 450 meters.
Lake Toba is actually more like an ocean than a lake.
Uniquely, in the middle of Lake Toba, there is an island that is quite large, namely Samosir Island.
Calming place
Lake Toba is the perfect tourist spot to relax.
This is because the atmosphere is calm and the air is still cool and beautiful. Of course, because the location of Lake Toba is at 900 meters above sea level.
In addition to the stunning lake, tourists when visiting will see the beautiful scenery of a row of mountains and green trees that refreshes the eye.
That is why it is suitable as a place to unwind.
So Google Doodle
On August 31, 2023, when we open Google, the main display must have an image showing Lake Toba.
Why does the Internet Search Engine show Lake Toba?
This is because on the same date, 31 August in a different year, last 2020, Lake Toba was designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark.
"Today's doodle celebrates Lake Toba on the island of Sumatra, Indonesia. This is the largest crater lake in the world and one of the deepest lakes in the world. On this day in 2020, Lake Toba was designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark," quoted from the official Google page, Thursday (31/8/2023).
The legend of Lake Toba
There is a legend that accompanies the history of the formation of Lake Toba.
The legend tells the story of a young man named Toba who was catching a gold fish.
A gold fish that was not an ordinary fish. It has scales that look shiny and beautiful.
With such facts, Toba chose to keep a goldfish.
A miracle happened, it turned out that a gold fish whose scales looked shiny and beautiful transformed into a beautiful woman.
Toba decided to marry her and they promised to keep the secret of where his wife came from.
After getting married, they were blessed with a son who was named Samosir. One day, when Samosir delivered lunch to his father in the garden, he felt hungry and ate the food. The father was angry because the food he had brought had been eaten by his son.
In his anger, Toba became angry and said that Samosir was a baby fish. Not long after, heavy rains flushed their village until the whole area was soaked in terrible floods, forming a lake which is now known as Lake Toba. In the middle of the lake there is a large island called Samosir Island.
Apart from being a silent witness to world geological history, Lake Toba also has important value in terms of culture, economy and tourism. This lake is home to the Batak people with various sub-tribes and rich traditions. The unique culture, combined with its natural beauty, makes Lake Toba one of the famous tourist destinations in Indonesia.
Lake Toba is not just an ordinary lake. It is a record of the world's geological history and also a canvas for legends and folklore. Its presence enriches Indonesia's cultural diversity and natural beauty, reminds us all about the power of nature and the importance of preserving cultural heritage.
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