THE beauty of Rawapening indeed is ingrained in the heart of Kasiyan, 42. Chairman of the Group of Farmers and Fishermen, Sedyo Rukun, recalled the first time he sailed his parents’ sampan to the 2,667-hectare lake. Young Kasiyan was stunned as he reached the middle of the 20-meter-deep lake with its heavenly scenery.

Around the lake, he could only see bluish water. There was also a very clear sight of the bottom of the lake. Dark-colored fres