Ponorogo Regency Emblem

The Ponorogo Regency emblem consists of 11 principal elements that represent the regency’s cultural identity, religious character, and natural setting. Its composition includes a five-pointed star, rays of light, a Gapuro Bentar, a frontal Reyog depiction, two mountain peaks, ocean waves, a ribbon with a horizon line, rice and cotton, the name “Ponorogo,” a shield form, and emblem colors.

1. Five-pointed star: The star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God and the religious, devout character of the people of Ponorogo.
2. Rays of light: The rays symbolize the radiance of God’s truth, which provides guidance for the regency’s struggle.
3. Gapuro Bentar: The split-gate form symbolizes a gateway to glory, stability, and regional development.
4. Frontal Reyog: The depiction, with five lines above four tiers, symbolizes Ponorogo’s principal traditional art and popular culture.
5. Two mountain peaks: The peaks symbolize the area’s geographic conditions or natural mountain boundaries.
6. Ocean waves: The waves symbolize the dynamic and broad character of community life.
7. Ribbon and horizon line: These elements symbolize a determination to struggle with a broad outlook toward the future.
8. Rice and cotton: Rice with 17 grains and cotton with 8 bolls symbolize the date of Indonesia’s Proclamation of Independence, August 17.

The Ponorogo Regency emblem was established under Regional Regulation No. X of 1969, which provides the legal basis associated with its 11 principal elements.