THE SYMBOL OF SURABAYA

Logo of Surabaya

THE SYMBOL OF SURABAYA

The symbol of Surabaya that was current util this was appointed by DPRS Surabaya Big City with the decision number 34/DPRS on June 19, 1955, was reinforced with the Indonesian Republic President Decision No. 193 in 1956 0n December 14, 1956 that contained :

	1.	The symbol had the shape of the hexagon shield that distilled (gesty leerd), which has meant to protect the Surabaya City.
	2.	Pahlawan Monument description symbolized sons and daughters Surabaya heroism in maintaining independence against colonizers.
	3.	The Sura fish and Crocodile (baya) description that meant Sura ing Baya symbolized the characteristics of sons and daughters of Surabaya courage that did not vibrate faced a danger.
	4.	Blue, Black, Silver (White) and Gold (Yellow) colors was made be as clear and as brightly as possible, so that therefore was produced a satisfactory symbols.