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Surabaya City of Heroes

Surabaya Metropolitan Landscape (photo: Ivan Consigliere, Wikipedia)

The Monument of Heroes (photo: Traveloka)

Surabaya City of Heroes

Surabaya is the capital of East Java province. It is a vibrant and active metropolis with a lot of history and traditions. Modern skyscrapers mingle with historic buildings from the time of Dutch colonization. This city is known as the “City of Heroes” in commemoration of the great struggle mounted by soldiers and civil fighters in the Great Battle against Dutch Colonialists on 10 November 1945. The city also has unique religious architectural heritages scattered in the city. In addition to the magnificent Buddhist and Hindu temples in the city center, you will find historical mosques that assimilate Chinese and Arabic architecture, such as the Cheng Ho Mosque and Ampel Denta Mosque.

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Surabaya City of Heroes

Tourist Attractions in East Java

East Java

Batik Motifs

Gedhog Kembang Waluh

a combination of Javanese cultural motif of the Majapahit kingdom (XII-XIV century) with

Samudra

This art painting means to be strong-willed person to pursue

Sekar Jati

Sekar means flower and Jati refers to teak trees that symbolizes a strong mental character that

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

 

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Motifs

Gumin Tambun

Based on Hindu mythology, this motif symbolizes lucks, abundant wealth, and

Kaganga Tanah Rejang

If Batik Besurek combines Arabic calligraphy motifs, then the Kaganga batik takes

Gajah Mungkur

Semantically, it means a huge longing emotion trapped in the

Pinawetengan

The Pinawetengan Batik pattern was taken from a prehistoric inscription in

Teluk Tomini

This motif illustrates the beauty of underwater life in

Lontara

The Lontara script itself is a typical ancient script of Bugis and Makassar communities. History records that

Kerawang Datar

This motif symbolizes the embodiment of of religious values for

Jupri Kembang Teh

Kembang Teh illustrates the tendrils of tea plants that grow in the highlands of

Kuda Kupang

Horses symbolize wealth. It contains noble values of virtuous characters that bring

Rangkiang

The word “Rangkiang” refers to the rice granary in the Minangkabau language. It symbolizes