origin of the city of Surabaya

Formerly, in the vast sea of ​​frequent fights between Sura the shark with the Crocodile.They fight only because of fighting over prey. Both are equally strong, equally agile, are equally smart, equally fierce, and the equally voracious. Many times they've never fought anyone who wins or loses. Finally they had a deal.
"I'm tired of constantly fighting, Crocodile," said Sura fish.
"Me too, Sura. What should we do so that we no longer fight? "Said Vera.
Shark Sura which already has rertcana to stop the fight with Crocodile immediately explained.
"To prevent a fight between us, we should divide the territory into two. I have power sepenuhnyadi in water and have to find 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, where the water reached the sea on the tide! "
"Whether I agree with that idea," said Vera.
With the division of territory, it is no longer a fight between Sura and Crocodile. Both have agreed to respect each other's territory.
But one day, shark find prey in the river Sura. This is done by stealth in order Crocodiles do not know. At first it memarig not get caught. But one day Crocodile Shark caught the act of this Sura. Of course very angry to see Crocodile Shark Sura broke his promise.
"Hi Sura, why do you break the rules that we both agree? Why do you dare to enter the river that is my territory? "Said Vera.
Sura the shark did not feel guilty at ease. "I broke the agreement? Is not this river water.
Did not I tell that I was the ruler in the water? Well, this river is it no water, so it also includes the power, "Shark said Sura.
"What? The river was' curry place on land, while the sea is in your power, meaning the river is an area of ​​my power! "Crocodile insisted.
"Absolutely not. I "do not ever say that in sea water is only water, but river water," said Sura Shark.
"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 stupid as you think! "Said the crocodile was getting angry.
"I do not care if you're stupid or clever, an important river water and sea water is my power!" Sura still do not want to lose.
"Then you really intend to lie to me? Thus we deal's off! Who has the most powerful force, he shall be the sole ruling, "said Vera.
"Fighting again, who takuuut!" Challenged with pongahnya Sura.
A fierce fight between Sura and crocodile shark happen again. The fight this time more exciting and awesome. Jump and pounce on each other, biting and hitting each other. In an instant, the surrounding water became red with blood coming out from the wounds of the two animals. They continued to fight desperately with no break at all.
In this fierce battle, crocodile bites shark got Sura at the base of the tail to the right.Furthermore, the tail was always forced to turn to the left. While the fish tail tergigiut Sura also almost gave up last Sura fish return to sea. Crocodiles have been satisfied to maintain the area.
The fight between Sura named Shark with Alligator was very impressive in the heart of Surabaya. Therefore, the name of Surabaya has always been linked with this event. Of this event and made the symbol of Surabaya Municipality is sura pictures of fish and crocodiles.
But the opinion adajugayang Surabaya from Sura and Baya said. Sura means Jaya Baya means danger or congratulations, so congratulations Surabaya means danger. Hazard in question is a Tar-tar serangah soldiers who want to punish the King was convicted Jawa.Seharusnya Kertanegara, because Kertanegara been killed, then that was invaded by the army Jayakatwang Tar-tar. After defeating Jayakatwang people Tar-Tar seized property and dozens of beautiful girls to take to China. Raden Wijaya sepereti not bear this. With a sniper tactics, Raden Wijaya Tar-Tar attacking troops in the port of Ujung Galuh until they withdrew back to China.
Furthermore, from the days events Raden Wijaya victory is defined as the anniversary of the city of Surabaya.
Surabaya seemed to be destined to continue fighting. On 10 Nopmber 1945 is proof of identity Surabaya citizens dare to face the danger of attack, namely the UK and the Netherlands.
In today's world, the battle for territory and ground water continues. In the rainy season when the floods came sometimes to control the city of Surabaya. In the dry season sometimes tenpat-stagnant pools become dry land. That Surabaya.