LAMPUNG
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For a long time Lampung was a part of Banten Sultanate but it
was annexed by the Dutch in 1752. Since then it was under direct Dutch rule and
was known under the name of Residentie Lampoengse Districten. Under direct Dutch rule the political symbols of the V.O.C. and the
Kingdom of the Netherlands were valid in Lampung. A specific heraldic emblem for the Lampungs is known from the twenties of
the 20th century. The achievement of the Residentie
Lampoengse Districten was:
Arms: Per fess the first
Azure a mountain Vert topped with a rising sun radiant, in base Azure three
bars wavy Argent, sailing on the first a sailing vessel Or. Crown: A mural crown of
five towers Supporters: Two lions Or,
langued and unguled Gules Motto: OOSTHAVEN
(Eastport) The mountain probably is Mount Tanggamus (2102 m), the sailing vessel
and the sea refer to Strait Sunda. |
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The present emblem
of Lampung Province is: Emblem: A payung per pale, ist pole Argent its screen Or, and a payan (spear) and a laduk (sword) in
saltire Argent charged with a gong
Or. Crown: A traditional crown called Siger Garland: Of pepper leaves and berries proper Motto: SANG
BUMI RUWA JURAI in lampung and
latin script. Backshield: Tierced per pale Vert, Chocolate and
Azure. ð See ilustration in the head of this essay The emblem is very
extensively explained in the decree of which the translation reads: |
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PENJELASAN TENTANG ISI DAN ARTI LAMBANG
DAERAH PROPINSI LAMPUNG
SAN BUMI RUWA JURAL Peraturan Daerah Propinsi Lampung No.
01/Perda/I/dprd/71-72 I. The Shield. 1. The Five-pointed Shield. The capacity to maintain the aspiration to
develop a bi-elemental society in obtaining prosperity and justice based on
the pancasila as the five main principles of the republic of
indonesia. 2. The Basic Colours of the Shield. a. Green: shows the fertile highlands
suitable for the cultivation of primary and seasonal crops. b. Brown: shows the fertile lowlands suitable
for dry and wet ricefields (sawahs) c. Blue: shows the vast richness of river and
sea as the means of subsistence for fisher-men. 3. Colour of the Shield’s Brim. Gold: shows the ambition of the People to
develop their Province and Country. II. The
“SANG BUMI RUW JURAT” ribbon. 1. Shape of the Ribbon. a. Viewed from underneath, it repreesents a
gateway to fertile and prosperous Lampung b. Viewed from above, it represents the possibilities
to open up new land with the cultivation of pepper and rice as the basic
forms of agriculture, performed by a culture conscious society. 2. Colours of the Ribbon. a. Pure white: being the symbol of the
People’s purity and sincerity. b. White: reflects the People’s hospitality
in receiving their honoured guests. 3. Meaning of the Writings. a. Sang Bumi: a spacious distinguished house
with numerous rooms. b. Ruwa Jurai: the two groups of Lampung’s
inhabitants that make out a complete society. 4. Ruwa Jurai also means: a. Linguistic culturally: consists of two
elements of descent, divided into: 1. People as part of the society making use
of a dialect with an “o”sound. 2. People as part of the society making use
of a dialect with an “a” sound. b. Sociologically: consists of two groups
making out Lampung’s contemporary society: 1. The native Lampung People. 2. The new settlers as the result of internal
migrations. III. “Lampung” as written in her specific
characters 1. “Lampung” is pronounced “Lampoong”. 2. Origin of the word: lampung. a. Legendary origin: it originated from the
name of the ancestor si lampung,
a descendant of the God senembahan
and eidodari sinuhun. The latter
was said to be related to si jawa, queen of Mojopahit, and to si pasundayang, Queen of Pejajaran. Si lampung was herself Queen of balau. b. Linguistic Origin: It was derived from the
word tolang p’ohwang
(Tulangbawang), a kingdom in this region during the period of the Han
Dynasty. The word is a result of the combination of the terms to (meaning: People) and lang p’ohwang (meaning altogether lampung) IV. Pepper leaves and berries 1. There are a number of 17 Pepper leaves and
8 Pepper berries. 2. Pepper
has been Lampung’s main produce since long ago where it has been known by
Asian Nations since the 7th century and by Western Nations since the 15th
century. 3. A number of 64 Pepper seeds show the year
1964 as the year of the foundation of the Province of Lampung. V. A stalk of rice 1. There are also a number of 45 rice grains. 2. Rice has been the new settlers’ main
product of cultivation since the beginning of the 20th century (1905). Pepper
and Rice as Lampung’s main produce have established a relationship between
the 2 groups of inhabitants through the years up to the Proclamation of the
Republic of Indonesia and until now, based on the principles of mutual help
and harmony. VI. Laduk 1. A multi-purpose long knife used by the
People. 2. The knife can be used either as a farming
tool or a household utensil as well as a weapon for self-defense. VII. Payan 1. The traditional spear as a family
heirloom. 2. It is the symbol of heroism, a weapon to
defend the family’s honour and to guard the country from enemy’s threat. VIII. Gung 1. Colour: brass. 2. Meaning: the symbol of grandeur of the
traditional arts and culture. 3. Function: a. As a leading musical instrument. b. As a signal to start a work of great
importance. 4. Circular form of the Gung: a. Outer circle reflecting the original
bi-elemental society. b. Inner circle reflecting the efforts of the
leading group (the Government) to tighten the existing cooperation between
leader and people. IX. Siger. 1. Colour: Gold. 2. Meaning: as a head-dress, the crown is the
symbol of distinctive tradition and culture, as well as of respectable life. 3. Shape - a. The 9 curves on the Siger represent
Lampung’s 9 rivers: 1. The Way Semangka 2. The Way Sekampung 3. The Way Seputih 4. The Way Pengubuan 5. The Way Abung-Rarem 6. The Way Sungkai 7. The Way Kanan 8. The Way Tulangbawan 9. The Way Mesuji b. The Siger includes 4 Melati flowers, each
of which having 4 petals with 5 wrappers. All of these mean: The 4 Melati flowers: the 4 clans originating
from Sekala Berak: 1. Umpu Perenong 2. Umpu Belunguh 3. Umpu Belajan di Way 4. Umpu Nyerupa The 5 wrappers: after the growth and
resettlement of the population throughout Lampung, 5 duchies were
established, respectively being put under control of: 1. Ratu di Puncak 2. Ratu Pemanghgilan 3. Ratu di Pugung. 4. Ratu di Balau 5. Ratu Darah Putih The Petals of the Skala flower found on top
of the Siger (crown) have their tips touching the umbrella pole. The Skala
flower shoots out of its 4 petals found at the base of its stem. The meaning of these all is as follows: The shooting out of the 4 petals represents
the 4 clans originating from Sekala Berak, personified by the “Paksi Pak”
(the 4 Heads of the Clans), with the “Pi-il Pesenggiri” as their way of life. The 5-petalled Skjala flower indicated that
the “Pi-il Pesenggiri “ as a way-of-life is based on 5 principles: 1. Pi-il Pesenggiri - Pi-il means broad-minded - Pesenggiri means dignity 2. Juluk Adek - Juluk means pre-marital title - Adek means post-marital title 3. Nemui Nyimah - Nemui means hospitality - Nyimah means generosity 4. Nengah Nyappur - Nengah means familiarity - Nyappur means sociable 5. Sakai Sambaian - Sakai means helpful - Sambaian means cooperative X. Payung (umbrella) 1. Colour - Cream 2. Parts of the Umbrella: a number of 17 spokes a number of 8 joints on the brim a number of 19 lines dividing the
joints a number of 45 fringes 3. Meaning: a.. As an umbrella of honour, symbolizing the
Republic of Indonesia, proclaimed on August 17, 1945. b. Symbolizing the Province of Lampung as a
shelter place for all ethnological groups in the society. 4. The Pole and its rounded top - a. The Pole indicates that there is one ideal
in common. b. The rounded top represents Divine Authority. Interpretations: There is one ideal in
common, i.e. to build up the Nation and to develop the Country with the
Blessings of God the Almighty. XI. Conclusions on the meaning of “sang bumi
ruwa jurai”. Lampung is the settlement of “Ruwa Juari”, The home of
a bi-elemental society, Living on plains, mountains and seas, Producing pepper and rice as their means of
subsistence, Where people work together to build up their
country, And to defend her with the available weapons, To realize the glorious goals of Pancasila, Behind the shield of the Republic of
Indonesia. |
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ARMED FORCES |
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Today Lampung is controlled by TNI Kodam II/Sriwijaya |
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© Hubert de Vries 2010-11-29
Heraldry of the World