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60xxx, 61xxx(+62) 31L (for ), SKB (for )Airport,Surabaya LRT and MRT ( planned)WebsiteSurabaya (: suraˈbaja;: ꦯꦸꦫꦧꦪ, romanized: Suroboyo) is the capital of the of and the in the country, after. The city has a population of over 3 million within its and over 10 million in the Greater Surabaya metropolitan area, known as, making it the second-largest metropolitan area in Indonesia. Located on northeastern on the, it is one of the earliest port cities in Southeast Asia.
According to the, Surabaya is one of the, alongside, and.The city actually was settled in 10th century by, one of the two kingdoms that was formed in 1045 when abdicated his throne in favour of his two sons. In the late 15th and 16th centuries, Surabaya grew to be a, a major political and military power as well as a port in eastern Java, probably under empire.
At that time, Surabaya was already a major trading port, owing to its location on the River Brantas delta and on the trade route between and the via the. During the decline of Majapahit, the lord of Surabaya resisted the rise of the, and only submitted to its rule in 1530.
Surabaya became independent after the death of Sultan Trenggana of Demak in 1546.In the 18th and 19th centuries, Surabaya was the largest city in the, larger than (present day ) and the centre of trading in the nation, which was then a competitor of. The city is known as Kota Pahlawan (city of heroes) due to the importance of the in galvanizing Indonesian and international support for during the. Today the city remains one of the important entertainment, financial, industrial, transportational, and commercial hubs of the Indonesian archipelago, arguably second only to Jakarta, and the is Indonesia's second-busiest seaport located on northern Surabaya.
In 2016, Surabaya received seven consecutive times Adipura Kencana Award from 2010 as number one among 20 cities in Indonesia. Surabaya awarded by a Singaporean as city's special mention.
Fighting shark and crocodile, the emblem of Surabaya since colonial times, derived from local folk etymologySurabaya alludes to a prophecy of, a 12th-century psychic king of, foreseeing a fight between a giant and a giant white crocodile taking place in the area, which is sometimes interpreted as foretelling the, a major conflict between the forces of, ruler of, and those of 's on 31 May 1293, which is now considered the date of the city's founding. The two animals are now used as the city's symbol, with the two facing and circling each other, as depicted in a statue appropriately located near the entrance to the.Alternate derivations proliferate: from the Javanese sura ing baya, meaning 'bravely facing danger'; or from the use of surya to refer to the sun. Some people consider Jayabaya's prophecy as being about the between native Surabayan people and foreign invaders at the start of the war of independence in 1945.
Another story tells of two heroes who fought each other to be the king of the city. The two heroes were named Sura and Baya. These, though embraced enthusiastically by its people and city leaders, are unverifiable. Map of Surabaya from an 1897 English travel guideThe Kingdom of was one of the two kingdoms that was formed in 1045 when abdicated his throne in favour of his two sons. The earliest historical record of Surabaya was in the 1225 book written by, in which it was called. The name was probably originated from the name 'Hujung Galuh' (Old Javanese lit: 'Cape Diamond' or 'Cape Gemstone'), or 'Jung-ya-lu' according to Chinese source. Hujung Galuh was located on the estuarine of and today is the part of modern Surabaya city.
The earliest historical record of Surabaya was in the 1225 book written by, in which it was called. The name was probably originated from the name 'Hujung Galuh' (Old Javanese lit: 'Cape Diamond' or 'Cape Gemstone'), or 'Jung-ya-lu' according to Chinese source. Hujung Galuh was located on the estuarine of, one of of and today is the part of modern Surabaya and.By the 14th to 15th centuries, Surabaya seems to be one of ports or coastal settlements, together with Tuban, Gresik, and Hujung Galuh (Sidoarjo). Documented the of 's in his 1433 book: 'after traveling south for more than 20 li, the ship reached Sulumayi, whose foreign name is Surabaya. At the estuary, the outflowing water is fresh'. Mentioned that a Muslim lord was in power in Surabaya in 1513, though likely still a vassal of the.Ma Huan visited Java during Zheng He's fourth expedition in the 1413, during the reign of Majapahit king. He describes his travel to Majapahit capital, first he arrived to the port of Tu-pan where he saw large numbers of Chinese settlers migrated from and Chou Chang.
Then, he sailed east to thriving new trading town of Ko-erh-hsi , Su-pa-erh-ya (Surabaya), and then sailing inland into the river by smaller boat to southwest until reached the Brantas river port of Chang-ku (Changgu). Continuing to travel by land to the southwest, he arrived in Man-che-po-I (Majapahit), where the Javanese king stayed.
Precolonial era By late 15th century, began to take its root in Surabaya. The settlement of Ampel Denta, located around in today Ampel subdistrict, Semampir district, north Surabaya, was established by a charismatic Islamic proselytizer.In the late 15th and 16th centuries, Surabaya grew to be a, a major political and military power in eastern Java.
The Portuguese writer mentioned that a Muslim lord was in power in Surabaya in 1513, though likely still a vassal of the Hindu–Buddhist Majapahit. At that time, Surabaya was already a major trading port, owing to its location on the delta and on the trade route between and the via the. During the decline of Majapahit, the lord of Surabaya resisted the rise of the, and only submitted to its rule in 1530. Surabaya became independent after the death of Sultan Trenggana of Demak in 1546.The Duchy of Surabaya entered a conflict with, and was later by, the more powerful in 1625 under.: 31 It was one of Mataram's fiercest campaigns, in which they had to conquer Surabaya's allies, Sukadana and, and to lay siege to the city before capturing it.
With this conquest, Mataram then controlled almost the whole of Java, with the exception of the and the Dutch settlement of.: 31 Colonial era The expanding took the city over from a weakened in November 1743. In consolidating its rule over Surabaya, and in time, the rest of East Java, the Dutch collaborated with leading regional magnates, including (1720–1776), his brother (1727–1778), and the latter's son, (1759–1827), all from the powerful.In the 18th and 19th centuries, Surabaya was the largest city in. It became a major trading centre under the colonial government, and hosted the largest naval base in the colony. Surabaya was also the largest city in the colony serving as the centre of Java's plantation economy, industry and were supported by its natural harbour. In 1920, a census recorded that Batavia had become the largest city.
In 1917, a revolt occurred among the soldiers and sailors of Surabaya, led by the. The revolt was firmly crushed and the insurgents given harsh sentences. Independence era.
The burnt-out car of Brigadier Mallaby on the spot where he was killed by pro-independence Indonesian soldiers during the on 31 October 1945occupied the city in 1942, as part of the, and it was bombed by the in 1944. After the at the end of World War II, Surabaya was. The young nation soon came into conflict with the British, who had become caretakers of the Dutch colony after the.The, one of the well-known battles of the Indonesian revolution, started after the Arek-Arek Suroboyo (Teenagers of Surabaya) assassinated the British on 30 October 1945, near Jembatan Merah (the 'Red Bridge'), allegedly with a stray bullet. The Allies gave an ultimatum to the Republicans inside the city to surrender, but they refused. The ensuing battle, which cost thousands of lives, took place on 10 November, which Indonesians subsequently celebrate as Hari Pahlawan (Heroes' Day). The incident of the red-white flag (the at the top of Yamato Hotel's tower that was torn into the Indonesian red-white flag) by is also recorded as a heroic feat during the struggle of this city.The city is known as Kota Pahlawan (city of heroes) due to the importance of the in galvanising Indonesian and international support for during the.In June 2011, Surabaya received the Adipura Kencana Award as number one among 20 cities in Indonesia.
Surabaya was reported by a Singaporean as being clean and green. Geography Topography. Outskirt areas of SurabayaSurabaya is located on the northern coast of East Java province. It is mostly lowlands with a river estuary of, one of two branches of the.
Surabaya city borders in the north and east, in the south, and in the west.The regencies surrounding Surabaya are:. to the northwest.
to the west. to the northeast (on island). to the south.
to the southwestLike many other large Indonesian metropolises, many residents reside outside the city limits in ametropolitan area called. Bungkul Park, one of most visited parks in Surabaya.Surabaya is one of the cleanest and greenest cities in Indonesia. This can be seen by the in almost every area which is equipped with fountains. Urban parks in Surabaya include Bungkul Park, Harmoni Park, Pelangi Park, Surya Park, Mundu Park, Undaan Fruit Park, Jayengrono Park, and others. One of the parks in Surabaya, Bungkul Park, in 2013 was awarded the Asian Townscape Award 2013 from the United Nations as the best park in Asia because of its very complete and integrated facilities, starting from the economic area , green open area, parks, area, , and routine.The city of Surabaya is very outstanding in the field of environment. The city has won many awards in the field of environment and city planning both on a national and international scale. The awards that were successfully received by Surabaya included adipura, adipura kencana, adiwiyata, wahyu tata nugraha, and other green awards.
The Adipura Cup, which was once received by Surabaya, was in 1980s and 1990s for several times, the Adipura Kencana trophy, the cleanest category in the 1990s and in the period of 2010 to 2017, seven consecutive times, as well as the Adipura trophy. Plenary in 2016. The city also received several awards from the central government as one of the major cities with the best air quality in Indonesia.
Surabaya in 2012 has won the award 'City of the Best Participation in the ' by Citynet for the success of the city government and people's participation in managing the environment. Surabaya has also been awarded the ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City Award or 'the city with the best sustainable environmental management in ASEAN' in 2011 and 2014. In 2018, Surabaya won the Lee Kuan Yew City Prize along with,;,; and,. This award was obtained because Surabaya is considered to be one of the in the world that is able to maintain and manage villages in the middle of the city with excellent and amid the rapidly developing city.
Surabaya became the first city in Indonesia to receive this award. This award was received directly by the Mayor in in July 2018.
However, despite all that, on the other hand there are not a few areas in Surabaya that still look less organized, especially in the neighbourhoods of Southern Surabaya and Northern Surabaya. This is the concern of the city government to reorganize the environment of the region. Government. At dusk.The city has its own local government and legislative body. The mayor and members of representatives are locally elected by popular vote for a five-year term.
The city government enjoys greater decentralization of affairs than the provincial body, such as the provision of public schools, public health facilities, and public transportation. Current mayor of the city is, the first female mayor in Surabaya, and has led Surabaya to achieve many regional, national and international awards since her first term as Surabaya Mayor in 2010. In 2012 Surabaya was awarded the 'ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable City Award'. Besides Mayor and Deputy Mayor, there is Surabaya Municipal People's Representative Council, which is a legislative body of 50 council members directly elected by the people in legislative elections every five years.The city administration maintains a central command center since 2016, integrating all civic services including Satpol PP, Bakesbangpol and Linmas, Hygiene and Parks Service, Transportation Agency, Public Works Agency of Highways and Extermination, ambulance and fire services. All services can be accessed by dialing 112 number.
The city is dubbed as the champion of smart city in Indonesia and won Indonesia Smart City Index (IKCI) in 2015 and 2018. The City of Heroes also received an award at the Guangzhou International Award for Urban Innovation in the Online Popular City category and Lee Kuan Yew World City Prize in 2018.Surabaya is divided into 31 (districts), and 161 (urban villages). The districts are grouped into five areas: Central, North, South, East, and West. The districts are. Immigrants in Surabaya, circa 1920sAlthough around 65% of citizens in Surabaya adhere to, other major religions include (Roman Catholicism, Protestantism, and Orthodox), of whom the majority are Roman Catholics. The influence of is strong in basic Surabayan culture, but only a minority of the population adheres to Hinduism mostly among the ethnic minority. Also, a significant population of Chinese Indonesians adhere to and, and a small community of follow.The city had an influential role as a major Islamic centre in Java during the era.
The prominent and honored Islamic figure in Surabaya was (Raden Rahmat). His tomb is a sacred religious site in the city and is visited by Surabayans and pilgrims from different parts of Indonesia. The largest Muslim organization in Indonesia, was established in Surabaya on 26 January 1926.
Is the largest mosque in Surabaya and.Christianity as a whole in Surabaya is mainly practised by Chinese Indonesians, as well as native, and who attend either a Roman Catholic or Protestant church. A minority of Javanese practice at the Gereja Kejawen, a branch of native Christianity. Around 15 churches are in Surabaya; they vary in size. The, also known as Gereja Kepanjen, was built in 1815 as the first church in Surabaya and is one of the oldest churches in Indonesia. The main Orthodox Church in Indonesia, St Nikolas Church, is also based in Surabaya. The Centre Surabaya was opened on 15 October 2008.Once the major religion in Surabaya and across the archipelago during the Janggala and Majapahit era, played a major role on traditional Surabayan culture. Small Hindu communities still exist, most commonly in the eastern sections of the city.
Surabaya was the location of the only in Java, but it rarely obtained a (quorum). The synagogue was demolished in 2013 by unidentified persons while the city council was in the process of registering it as a heritage site. In the years prior to its demolition, it had been the site of a number of anti-Israel protests. A Jewish cemetery exists in the city.
Is a native Surabaya-genre.Javanese culture in Surabaya has distinctive characteristics compared to other regions, the uniqueness of its characteristics which is more egalitarian and open. Surabaya is known to have several distinctive arts, namely:. Ludruk, a cultural drama performance art that tells daily routine of working-class people. Remo Dance, a traditional welcome dance that is generally dedicated to special guests.
Kidungan, a poetry musicalization and contains elements of humor.In addition to the art above, the call culture of arek or rek (a distinctive call from Surabaya) is also a unique characteristic. In addition, in Surabaya also known other distinctive calls, namely Cak for men and Ning for women. In an effort to preserve culture, once a year Cak & Ning Surabaya is selected. Cak & Ning Surabaya and selected finalists are tourism ambassadors and icons of the young generation of the city of Surabaya.Cak Durasim Festival (FCD) is annually held, which is an art festival to preserve the culture of Surabaya and East Java in general. The Cak Durasim Festival is usually held at Cak Durasim Building, Surabaya. In addition, there is also the Surabaya Art Festival (FSS) which raises all kinds of art forms such as theater, dance, music, literary seminars, painting exhibitions.
Event organizers usually aside from art groups in Surabaya also come from outside Surabaya. Also enlivened is the screening of movie screens, T-shirt exhibitions and so on. The Surabaya Art Festival is held once a year in June and is usually held at the Youth Hall.In addition to Javanese culture, as a city that has experienced rapid development, in Surabaya there has also been a mixture of various cultures from Madura, Arabic, Indian, Malay, Chinese, European, etc. Surabaya Cross Culture is an annually art and culture festival show various culture outside Indonesia. In Western SurabayaSince the early 1900s, Surabaya has been one of the most important and busiest trading city ports in Asia. Principal exports from the port include,. Its rich history as a trading port has led to a strong financial infrastructure with modern economic institutions such as banks, insurance, and sound export-import companies.
The economy is influenced by the recent growth in foreign industries and the completion of the. The high potential and economic activities make the city an attractive destination to foreign investors.The city is home to a large and numerous specialized naval schools. Also Bank of Indonesia makes plan for Surabaya as Islamic financial and business center in Indonesia. Business As the provincial capital, Surabaya has a number of offices and business centres; as a metropolitan city, it became the centre of economic, financial, and business activities in East Java and beyond. Also, Surabaya is the second-largest port city in Indonesia after Jakarta. As a trading centre, Surabaya is not only a trade centre for East Java, but also facilitates areas in, and Eastern Indonesia. Surabaya's strategic location in almost in the centre of Indonesia and just south of Asia makes it one of the important hubs for trading activities in Southeast Asia.
It is currently in the process of building high-rise skyscrapers, including apartments, condominiums, and hotels to attract foreign capital. Surabaya and the surrounding area are undergoing the most rapidly growing and the most advanced economic development in Indonesia. The city is also one of the most important cities in supporting Indonesia's economy.Most of the population is engaged in services, industry, and trade. Surabaya is a fast growing trading centre. Major industries include shipbuilding, heavy equipment, food processing and agriculture, electronics, home furnishings, and handicrafts. Many major multinational companies are based in Surabaya, such as Sampoerna, Maspion, Wings Group, Unilever Indonesia,.
Business districts The area between Jalan Basuki Rachmat, Jalan Embong Malang, and Jalan Bubutan has grown as a business centre and has turned into one of the main business and trade activities areas in Surabaya. Some of the important buildings in this area include Wisma BRI Surabaya, Hotel Bumi Surabaya, Wisma Dharmala Surabaya, The Peak Residence, Sheraton Hotel, etc.Another cluster around Jalan Mayjend Sungkono, Jalan Adityawarman, Jalan HR Muhammad, and Jalan Bukit Darmo has grown as a new business centre of the city. This area has now grown as one of the most rapidly growing commercial and business centres in East Java, with high-rise buildings. Some of the tallest buildings in Surabaya located in this area, such as Adhiwangsa Apartment, Waterplace Residence, Puri Matahari, Beverly Park Apartment, The Via & The Vue Apartment, Ciputra World Hotel, Puncak Permai Apartment, Rich Palace Hotel, and so forth. Majapahit Hotel building is a cultural heritage of SurabayaArchitecture in Surabaya is a mixture of colonial, Asian, Javanese, modern, and post-modern influences. There are still many colonial era relics still standing today, such as Hotel Majapahit and Surabaya Post Office. As a relatively old city in Indonesia and Southeast Asia, most colonial buildings in Surabaya were built around the 17th century to early 20th century.
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These buildings have influence of Dutch or European style in the Middle Ages.Before the, there were many shop houses in the old part of the city, mostly of two-storey. These shop houses have influence of European and Chinese traditions. Although some have been dismantled for new construction, there are still many old buildings that are preserved as cultural heritage and city icons, which are around the area of Kembang Jepun Street, Karet Street, Gula Street, Slompretan Street, and Rajawali Street.After independence of Indonesia, the centre of Surabaya's architectural development was concentrated only in the area of Jembatan Merah, and its surroundings. In the late 1990s and early 2000s, modern and post-modern style buildings were increasingly emerging in Surabaya.
Along with the economic development, such buildings continue to grow in Surabaya until now. In the era of 2010s, Surabaya has become a center of and buildings in East Java and central region of Indonesia, such as The Peak Residence – Tunjungan Plaza 6 (215 meters) and One Icon Residence – Tunjungan Plaza 5 (200 meters). Important landmarks. Waterfront statue of Northern Surabaya. Kebun Binatang Surabaya opened in 1916.
It was the first in the world to have successfully bred in captivity. Zheng He ( Cheng Ho) Mosque, a recently built mosque, one of the unique mosques with Chinese-style architecture in Indonesia. Dedicated to the Hui Chinese diplomat,., the largest mosque in Jawa Timur., one of the first churches to be built in Indonesia, and the first one ever built in East Java., a 41 metres (135 ft) high monument, is the main symbol of Surabaya and commemorates the heroes of the revolutionary struggle.
There is a museum on location as well, exhibiting reminders of the struggle for independence., the resource centre of the culture and history of Nahdlatul Ulama, an independent Islamic religious. Organisation., a bank museum occupying the former De Javasche Bank built in 1904., a museum devoted to the history of clove cigarette (kretek) manufacturing in Indonesia, housed in Dutch colonial buildings dating to 1864. Wisma Intiland, most famous building in Surabaya., a large, -like statue which commemorates the. Monkasel, abbreviated from Monumen Kapal Selam A Soviet-built (named KRI Pasopati (410)), first launched in 1952, served in the Indonesian Navy from 1962 until decommissioned in 1990. After its decommissioning, Pasopati was dismantled and transferred to its present site in 1996. ( becak) in the street in Surabaya Bus The main bus terminal is (located in, ), the other major terminal is Osowilangon in Tambak.
Public transport There are various kinds of local transport including: taxi-cabs, and., and are also available in Surabaya. Surabaya has announced to build LRT and tram ( Light Rail Transit ) system. Suramadu Bridge The (derived from Surabaya- Madura) connects Surabaya and over the Madura Strait. A 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) highway has been proposed to be built from the Suramadu Bridge to Madura International Seaport-City in Pernajuh village, Kocah district, at a cost of approximately Rp. 60 billion (US$7 billion). This container port was built to ease the burden on Surabaya's overloaded Tanjung Perak Port.
Choreography of.Surabaya is a barometer and center football development in Indonesia. The city has many football clubs and founded in Surabaya. The first club was founded by the youth of (HBS) John Edgar with the Victoria club in 1895. Then developed again there were Scorens in Ons Doel (SIOD), Sparta, Rapiditas and Thot Heil Onzer Ribben (THOR). These are the pioneers of football in Surabaya. The clubs then took management under Oost Java Voetbalbond (OJVB) in 1907.
Two years later the OJVB changed to Soerabajasche Voetbalbond (SVB). Starting in 1914, SVB was based on the Nederlandsch Indische Voetbalbond (NIVB), created by (KNVB). The Surabaya and native people also founded their football clubs by ethnic. Oei Kwie Liem founded Hoa Soerabaja in 1914, while the Bumiputera through R Pamoedji and Paidjo founded the Soerabajasche Indonesische Voetbalbond (SIVB) on June 18, 1927 (now Persebaya), which three years later is a club who co-founded.In 1950, the working-class people and office men founded Soerabajasche Kantoor Voetbalbond (SKVB). Football sector in Indonesia and specifically Surabaya more developed, the football association of Indonesia founded a semiprofessional competition in 1979 which was named the Main Football League (Galatama). A new team emerged from Surabaya, NIAC Partners and the Salim Group Association.
Besides Galatama, PSSI also formed a women's soccer competition called the Women's Football League (Galanita). Surabaya also has a women's soccer team which was founded in 1977 and named Puteri Puspita. The clubs from Surabaya are also of gain attention from the rest of the world. Persebaya have competed against European teams including Lokomotiv Moscow, Sturm Grasz, Grasshoppers, Salzburg, Stade de Reims, Ajax Amsterdam, PSV Eindhoven, AC Milan, and lastly are Queens Park Rangers (QPR). Aside from the European team, there are several national teams outside the country competing against Persebaya, there are Yugoslavia Olympics, Malaysia, Mozambique, Uruguay, Thailand, South Korea, and Japanese national team.
During the match.also competed against Arsenal and won the competition in 1979 in Bangladesh. The achievements of NIAC Mitra in the Galatama competition were listed as champions three times in 1980–1982, 1982/1983, 1987/1988, and were runners-up in 1988/89. However, NIAC Partners officially dissolved and withdrew from the Galatama competition held by PSSI in 1990 because they considered the policies issued by PSSI irrelevant. After being disbanded, the demands of the Surabaya community so that NIAC Partners still existed were channeled when the Jawa Pos party entered and then changed the name of the NIAC Partner to the Surabaya Partner.
When the Union competition was merged with Galatama in 1994, the new Persebaya was able to win in 1997 and 2004. Persebaya was listed as the first team capable of winning twice the Indonesian League. Whereas Mitra Surabaya was only able to exist until the 1998/1999 season and Mitra Surabaya re-established again in other city, and not used the name of Surabaya again.Recently only Persebaya has stable fans and achievements. Persebaya has won the three times–twice when the division was the first tier and once as the second tier. Fans refer to themselves as Bonek, an abbreviation for Bondo Nekat (which translates as 'equipped by bravery'). The city is the home of, a basketball club which participated in IBL (Indonesia basketball league) & Asean Basketball League.Surabaya has a,. The stadium is used mostly for matches.
It is the new home stadium of Persebaya, replacing. It was the venue of a match between Persebaya 1927 against then–English club, held on 23 July 2012.Another very popular sport in Surabaya is Badminton. There are immense amounts of badminton schools and clubs in the city that train students of various ages to get to the next level of the Badminton League. There are many children who started out their career from Surabaya and have made it to the national level if not the international level.Education Universities and post-secondary institutions Surabaya has several major universities and institutions, including those with religious or technical specialties (sorted by mainly):., a major public research university in Indonesia based in Surabaya. Main library., a major university educating teachers; also with programs in Economics, Technology, and Law., a major and oldest private university in, with programs in Economics, Technology, Designs, Technical, Literature and Education. Rujak cingur, specialty of Surabaya.As a metropolitan city, all types of and other international restaurants have a presence.
However, as the capital of, cuisines from the rest of the province dominates the culinary culture of the city. See also:Surabaya is with:. Japan, Japan (since 1992). United States, United States (since 1992).
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Korea, South Korea (since 1994). Turkey, Turkey (since 1996). Bulgaria, Bulgaria.
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A long time ago in East Java there were two strong animals, Sura and Baya. Sura was a shark and Baya was a crocodile. They lived in the sea. Actually, they were friends. But when they were hungry, they were very greedy. They did not want to share their food.
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They would fight for it and never stop fighting until one of them gave up.It was a very hot day. Sura and Baya were looking for some food.
Suddenly, Baya saw a goat. “Yummy, this is my lunch,” said Baya. “No way! This is my lunch. You are greedy! I had not eaten for two days!” said Sura. Then Sura and Baya fought again. After several hours, they were very tired.
Sura had a plan to stop their bad behavior. “I’m tired of fighting, Baya,” said Sura.“Me too. What should we do to stop fighting? Do you have any idea?” asked Baya. “Yes, I do. Let’s share our territory. I live in the water, so I look for food in the sea.
And you live on the land, right? So, you look for the food also on the land. The border is the beach, so we will never meet again. Do you agree?” asked Sura. “Hmm let me think about it. From today, I will never go to the sea again.
My place is on the land,” said Baya.Then they both lived in the different places. But one day, Sura went to the land and looked for some food in the river. He was very hungry and there was not much food in the sea. Baya was very angry when he knew that Sura broke the promise. “Hey, what are you doing here? This is my place.
Your place is in the sea!”, “But, there is water in the river, right? So, this is also my place!” said Sura.Then Sura and Baya fought again. They both hit each other.
Sura bite Baya’s tail. Baya did the same thing to Sura.
He bit very hard until Sura finally gave up. He went back to the sea. Baya was very happy.
He had his place again.The place where they were fighting was a mess. Blood was everywhere. People then always talked about the fight between Sura and Baya. They then named the place of the fight as Surabaya, it’s from Sura the shark and Baya the crocodile. People also put their war as the symbol of Surabaya city.(retold from Indonesianfoklore).