Surabaya is located in East Java, overlooking the Madura's Strait. It's the 2nd biggest metropolis in Indonesia and also the capital city of East Java. It's also known as the Hero's city because there are so many Independence heroes who fought here and sacrificed their life for the Independence of Indonesia. So the heroes' day is celebrated on the 10th of November every year at The Heroes' Monument on the heart of the city.
The Heroes Monument
The name "Surabaya" came from a folklore which tells about a bloody fight between a some sort of a shark (Sura) and a crocodile (Baya). The fight was on a river which is now has a bridge over it called Jembatan Merah (Red Bridge). In memory of their fight, they built a monument just in front of the Surabaya Zoo.
The Surabaya Statue
But for you guys who hate museums, there are so many Malls such as Galaxy Mall on Dharmahusada St. , Tunjungan Plaza on Tunjungan St. , CITO on Ahmad Yani St. and many more. At the morning, the malls averagely open at 10 am and close at 10 pm, but there are many lounge which open from dusk until dawn.
Galaxy Mall
Tunjungan Plaza
There is a "Food Festival" in Pakuwon city housing estate. It has small stalls which sell a lot of different food from famous restaurants with reasonable price. On the 17th of each month, there is a "Parade Senja" (Drum Band Parade) in front of Grahadi building which is the official residence of the governor of East Java. There are so many restaurants along Manyar Kertoarjo St. so if you want to look for some food, just come here. There are also many food stalls along every main roads in Surabaya so it's easy for you to get some food.
So, the last thing to say, "Go For It!!!"
2 comments:
Hi guys! Good work on your description of Surabaya. There are a few mistakes but it's very informative and well organised.
Ok guys, it's Monday night. Where's your homework????? We'll talk tomorrow. By the way, the answer to the riddle is...the guy had the hiccups.
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