Gayo Lues Regency Emblem

The Gayo Lues Regency emblem consists of a yellow five-pointed star, a pen and book, three green mountains, a white circle on a red base, cotton and tobacco, 17 grains of rice, and a yellow cerana (dalung).

• Five-pointed star: The yellow star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God and the community’s adherence to Islam, as well as hopes for the regency’s future success.
• Pen and book: These elements symbolize education and knowledge, reflecting a commitment to improving human resources for regional development.
• Three mountains: The green mountains depict Gayo Lues’s geography in the Bukit Barisan range and its green, fertile natural surroundings.
• White circle and red base: This combination signifies Gayo Lues’s geographic position at the center of Aceh Province.
• Cotton and tobacco: These elements symbolize agricultural potential and represent clothing, food, and the community’s prosperity.
• Seventeen grains of rice: Shown on a yellow element, the grains symbolize prosperity and well-being throughout the regency.
• Cerana or dalung: This yellow traditional vessel symbolizes customs, culture, and traditional arts, including Saman and Bines dances, and respect for ancestral values in ceremonies.
• “MUSARA” ribbon: The white ribbon at the bottom bears the inscription “MUSARA.” In Gayo, this motto means unity and togetherness and expresses the community’s spirit of cooperation.

The form and meaning of the Gayo Lues Regency emblem are set out in Qanun Kabupaten Gayo Lues No. 1 of 2003; the emblem was designed by Gayo Lues native Kamat Ariga.