Kediri City Emblem

The Kediri City emblem consists of Buto Locoyo, a shield, a white tiger, jasmine, rice and cotton, Dewi Kilisuci, a ribbon, and wing and tail feathers. It is associated with Kediri City in East Java, Indonesia.

• Buto Locoyo: Also identified as Ki Ageng Dhoho, this figure is depicted as the guardian of Kediri City and symbolizes loyalty, steadfastness, and honesty, reflecting the character associated with the patih of Sri Aji Joyoboyo.
• Shield: The shield symbolizes defense and readiness to protect the territory.
• White tiger: The white tiger is associated with Sri Aji Joyoboyo and with local historical-spiritual values, including the Bubuksah-Gagang Aking relief at Selomangleng Cave; it symbolizes vigilance.
• Jasmine: The jasmine is described as a heritage flower with a five-petaled corolla that symbolizes the philosophy of Pancasila.
• Rice and cotton: These elements represent basic necessities and reflect the prosperity and welfare of the people.
• Dewi Kilisuci: This figure symbolizes sacrifice, concern for the public interest, and unity.
• Ribbon inscription: The ribbon carries “Djojo ing Bojo”, a motto meaning overcoming danger or prevailing against every obstacle.
• Wing and tail feathers: Their counts indicate the date of the proclamation of Indonesian independence: 17, 8, 4, and 5.

The Kediri City emblem was approved under Presidential Decree of the Republic of Indonesia No. 127 of 1954. The documented motto on its ribbon is “Djojo ing Bojo”, meaning overcoming danger or prevailing against every obstacle.