The Legend Of Surabaya

One upon a time, in the vast sea of ​​frequent fights between Sura with Crocodile shark . They fight over a scramble prey . Both are equally strong , equally agile , equally smart, equally fierce , and equally greedy . Many times they fight nobody ever wins or loses. Eventually they entered into the agreement .

" I'm tired of constantly fighting, Crocodile , " said Sura fish .

" Me too , Sura . What should we do so that we are no longer fighting? " Said Vera .

Shark Sura who already have rertcana to stop fights with Crocodile immediately explained .

" To prevent fights among us , we should divide the territory into two . I have power sepenuhnyadi in water and must find their prey in the water , while you power on the mainland and the prey must be located on the mainland . As the boundary between land and water , we set a limit , which is a place reached by sea water at low tides ! "

" Well I agree with that idea, " said Vera .

With the division of powers , it is no longer a fight between Sura and Crocodile . Both have agreed to respect each region .

But one day , Shark Sura prey in the river . This is done in secret so as not knowing Crocodile . At first it memarig not get caught. But one day act Crocodile Shark caught this Sura . Of course very angry look Crocodile Shark Sura broke his promise .

" Hi Sura , why do you break the rules we agreed both ? Why do you dare to enter the river which is my territory ? " Said Vera .

Shark Sura who do not feel guilty at ease . " I break the agreement ? This river is not watery .

Did not I say that I was a ruler in the water ? Well , this river is it there is water , so it also includes regional power, " Shark said Sura .

" What ? The river was ' curry place on land , while the area of your power in the sea , meaning the river is the area my authority ! " Crocodile insisted .

" Can not . I " never said it in the water just seawater , river water but also , " Shark said Sura .

"You deliberately for trouble , Sura ? "

" No! I think the reason is quite strong and I was in the right ! " Said Sura .

" You deliberately palming . I'm not as dumb as you think ! " Said Vera was getting angry .

" I do not care if you're stupid or smart , which is important river water and sea water are my power ! " Sura still do not want to lose .

"Then you really mean to lie to me ? Thus our deal 's off! Who has the greatest strength , he will be the sole ruler ! " Said Vera .

" Fighting again , who takuuut ! " Challenged Sura with pongahnya .

Shark fierce battle between Sura and Crocodile happen again . The fight this time more exciting and powerful . Crashing and pounce on each other , biting and hitting each other . In an instant , the surrounding water became red with blood coming out of the wounds of the two animals . They continue to fight tooth and nail without a break .

In this fierce battle , Crocodile Shark Sura got a bite at the base of the tail right. Furthermore , the tail had always turning left . Sura fish while also tergigiut tail until almost the end Sura fish back into the sea . Crocodiles have been satisfied to maintain the area .

The fight between Shark named Sura with Crocodile is very memorable in the hearts of the people of Surabaya . Hence , the name of Surabaya has always been linked to these events . Of events is then made ​​emblem Surabaya Municipality is drawing sura fish and crocodiles .

However adajugayang argue Surabaya word comes from Sura and Baya . Sura means Jaya Baya means danger or safe , so safe Surabaya means facing danger . Danger in question is the soldiers Tar - tar serangah who want to punish the King Jawa.Seharusnya convicted is Kertanegara , because Kertanegara had been killed , then Jayakatwang which was invaded by the army of Tar - tar . After defeating Jayakatwang the Tar - Tar seize property and dozens of pretty girls to take to China . Raden Wijaya sepereti not bear this . With a workable strategy , Raden Wijaya attacked Tar - Tar army in port until they withdrew Galuh Edge returned to China .

Furthermore , the events of the day Raden Wijaya victory is defined as the anniversary of the city of Surabaya .

Surabaya seems to have been destined to continue churning . Nopmber 10th 1945 is proof of identity , namely Surabaya citizens dare to face the danger of the UK and the Netherlands .

In today's world , a struggle for water and land areas continues. In the rainy season when floods sometimes dominate the city of Surabaya . In the dry season tenpat sometimes - stagnant pools into dry land . That Surabaya .