Kerinci Regency Emblem

The Kerinci Regency emblem consists of a blue base, a sketch of Mount Kerinci, a mosque, five-tier steps, a gong, a keris, four keys, rice grains, and tea leaves. Its elements refer to the region’s highland setting, cultural traditions, and history.

• Blue base: The blue base indicates Kerinci’s geographic position in a mountainous area of the Kerinci Plateau.
• Mount Kerinci: The mountain sketch symbolizes the grandeur of Kerinci’s history, culture, and natural wealth.
• Mosque: The mosque symbolizes the devotion, piety, and religious values of the Kerinci community.
• Five-tier steps: The five tiers symbolize a way of life based on the spirit and philosophy of Pancasila.
• Gong: The gong symbolizes unity and cultural arts, and represents an instrument for conveying deliberations or customary announcements.
• Keris: The keris symbolizes the people’s heroism in defending their homeland and the justice of their rulers.
• Four keys: The keys symbolize the customary governing institutions known as Orang Empat Jenis: Depati Ninik Mamak, Cerdik Pandai, Alim Ulama, and Hulubalang.
• Rice and tea leaves: The rice grains number 10 on the left and 11 on the right, referring to the tenth day of the eleventh month; rice also symbolizes food prosperity. The tea leaves number five on the left and eight on the right, referring to 1958; tea is a major plantation commodity in the area.

The Kerinci Regency emblem’s rice and tea-leaf counts refer to the Regency’s formation on November 10, 1958. Its motto, “SAKTI ALAM KERINCI”, expresses the grandeur of nature, local wisdom, and the community’s spiritual and customary strength.