ABOUT LUMAJANG REGENCY
Lumajang is one of the regencies located on the south coast
of the province of East Java. Lumajang is also called “Banana
Town”. The regency of Lumajang is about 190 km from
Surabaya, the capital of East Java. Lumajang is located
at 112° 53’ - 113° 23’ east longitude
and 7° 54’ - 7° 23’ south longitude.
In the year 2000 the population was 965, 299 in an area
of 179,090 km2. Lumajang is divided into 18 sub-districts
and 200 smaller areas. The regency of Lumajang includes
the western area of the regency of Malang, the eastside
of Jember, and the north of the regency of Probolinggo.
THE MEANING OF THE CREST OF LUMAJANG REGENCY
The following are three components of the crest:
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Form
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Color
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Meaning
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The form is symmetrical hexagon which
is framed by a circle.
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The middle contains depictions of the
national monument of the town of Lumajang with Mt. Semeru
in the background. It also depicts rice fields encircled
by the tobacco leaf.
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On the left and right are circles describing
the rice paddy and cotton.
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On the top is inscribed LUMAJANG regency
and below AMRETA BRATA WIRA BHAKTI, which is a motto in
the local language of Kawi.
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The base shield is a bottle green with
a rose colored frame which blends into white.
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The monument is depicted as a white
chromatic sillouhuete with black contour. The mount is
in blue with a red flame turning to white. The rice terraces
are depicted in bottle green and the tobacco in black.
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The rice paddy is depicted in bottle
green and the cotton white.
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The rust colored star has five angles
with white contour.
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The text “ LUMAJANG REGENCY ”
is depicted in white. The ribbon is of white with black
articles.
3. Clarification Of Meaning
This crest or shield portrays an attitude of the soul
which is tough and full of decision. The green color is
used to express peacefulness, tolerance and friendship
and at the same time depicts the fertility of Lumajang
Regency.
The red frame which turns into white gives evidence of
nationalism and a sense of unity as a part of the Republic
of Indonesia. The depiction of national monument of Lumajang
town gives reference to Lumajang as the capital of the
regency. The background of the moment refers to the important
geographical elements of the area, such as Mt. Semeru,
the highest mountain in Java. This is a place where it
is believed that deities stay and it is regarded as an
important high place of wisdom. The terracing of rice
fields portrays one of the most important elements to
Lumajang, the industry of agriculture.
The primary crop of Lumajang is rice which is followed
closely by tobacco. The depictions on the crest give reference
to these important industries in the life of people of
the area. The depictions of the rice paddy and the cotton
also seek to represent the aim to realize a prosperous
and fair society where all can be involved in promoting
the economic progress of the region. The numbers of items
on the crest also give reference to the Proclamation of
Independence of Indonesia. The star with five angles on
the top portrays the Five Principles, which is the state
philosophy and attitude of the nation of Indonesia. All
Indonesians have a responsibility to hold these principles
in high regard. For example, the first principle is believing
in One God. The Indonesians are to swear to upholding
these principles and should put them into practice in
their lives. The title “ LUMAJANG REGENCY”
identifies the depicted area. The motto “AMRETA
BRATA WIRA BHAKTI” means eternal benefaction is
an attitude full of devotion. This crest, or shield, inspires
the people to practice the Five Principles and to have
pride in their area and their nation.
Art Carnival - For the community in
Lumajang, Indonesian Independence Day is always characterized
by a graceful and attractive art carnival of traditional
and modern dances. The procession is situated along the
downtown road. People from all parts of Lumajang and the
surrounding towns can enjoy the big event, performed between
the 19th and the 22nd of August.
The MULA MALURUNG inscription says that
Lumajang was inaugurated on the 15th of December 1255 AD.
Therefore this day was pronounced as the birthday of Lumajang.
It is commemorated annually by performing a set of processions
which portray the coronation of ARYA WIRARAYA as the first
authority holder in Lumajang. The ceremony is held at the
PENDOPO KABUPATEN (county open audience hall).
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