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Joko Dolog Statue

Joko Dolog statue, located in Apsari park, Surabaya. According to the legend, this statue was made in 1211 Caka or 1289 M in the grave of Wurarare [Lemahtulia], which was the home of Mpu Bharadah in Kedungwulan villan, near Nganjuk city, East Java.

The statue was created to honor Kertanegara the Son Wisnu Wardhana as The Singosari king at the time. He was famous for his wisdom, vast knowledge in the field of law and obedience to the Buddhist religion and its ideals who want to unite the Indonesian nation.

According to the Regent of Surabaya, Joko Dolog statue came from elephant cage. In 1827 the Dutch East Indies government who was under the Resident De Salls move the statue to Surabaya and placed in the Apsari park, it is often visited by people to pay the respects and express their expectations [to the statue].




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