Boyolali Regency Emblem

The Boyolali Regency emblem consists of an upright oval shield and a set of agricultural, geographic, religious, and historical symbols documented for Boyolali Regency in Central Java, Indonesia.

• Upright oval shield: The shield symbolizes a chivalrous spirit and self-protection in struggle.
• Forty-five-ring chain: The chain symbolizes an unbroken chain of descent and refers to the year of Indonesian independence, 1945.
• Star: The star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God.
• Sharpened bamboo with five segments: This element symbolizes the spirit of heroism and the philosophy of Pancasila.
• Mount Merapi and Mount Merbabu: The two mountains depict Boyolali’s geographic setting between these major peaks.
• Cow’s head, tobacco leaves, and corn cob: These elements depict the area’s principal livestock potential, especially milk and cattle, together with the people’s agricultural produce.
• Rice and cotton: Rice and cotton symbolize prosperity, the welfare of the people, food, and clothing. The 19 rice grains and 17 cotton blossoms represent 17 August 1945.

The Boyolali Regency emblem is the official emblem regulated under Regional Regulation No. 1 of 1968. Its motto, “Boja-lali”, is a Javanese expression meaning “do not forget” and comes from the historical account of Ki Ageng Pandan Arang’s journey.