Gunungkidul Regency Emblem

The Gunungkidul Regency emblem consists of a shield, a five-pointed gold star, a banyan tree, a silver toothed wheel, a red-and-white bow and arrow, agricultural and marine symbols, and other elements. Its documented meanings include protection, belief, public participation, development, and regional resources.

• Shield and star: The shield symbolizes defense and protection. The five-pointed gold star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God.
• Banyan tree: The five supporting roots symbolize Pancasila, the three branches represent the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of the Tri Dharma, and the eight hanging roots symbolize active public participation.
• Development symbols: The silver toothed wheel symbolizes development based on purity of body and spirit and hard work. The red-and-white bow and arrow symbolize the people’s perseverance in overcoming obstacles to development.
• Regional products: Cassava leaves represent a major agricultural product. The black swallow symbolizes a high-value commodity and the ability to endure in a dry region, while brown seaweed represents a leading marine product.
• Mountains and ocean waves: The eight mountains depict the region’s topography and the principle of Hasta Dharma. The 17 ocean waves depict its southern boundary along the Indian Ocean.
• Rice and cotton: The five grains of rice and four cotton bolls, accompanied by eight leaves, symbolize food and clothing welfare.
• Gold keris: The five-curved Pandawa keris symbolizes a leader’s steadfastness and authority.
• Ribbon and colors: The yellow ribbon bears “GUNUNGKIDUL” as the regional identifier. Yellow signifies wisdom, green hope, blue loyalty, black steadfastness, red courage, white purity, and brown strength.

The Gunungkidul Regency emblem is regulated by Regional Regulation No. 1 of 1968. Its motto is “Dhaksinarga Bhumikarta” (Fertile Land of the Southern Mountains), and “Handayani” is the development slogan, meaning successful, effective, and appropriate in purpose.