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 .
