Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency Emblem

The Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency emblem is described as a pentagonal shield and includes a five-pointed gold star, an orange ribbon, crossed pointed bamboo, and other civic and natural motifs. Tanjung Jabung Barat is a regency in Jambi, Indonesia.

• Pentagonal shield and star: The pentagonal shield symbolizes Pancasila and the 1945 Constitution as a protective foundation. The five-pointed gold star symbolizes belief in the One Almighty God.
• Ribbon and motto: The orange ribbon bears the inscription “Serengkuh Dayung Serentak ke Tujuan”. It expresses the shared, cooperative effort of a diverse population to advance the region toward a common goal.
• Struggle symbols: Crossed pointed bamboo and a red cloth symbolize the struggle of the Pejuang Selempang Merah in winning and defending independence.
• Umbrella and gong: The orange umbrella’s six ribs symbolize customary law sheltering a community comprising five religions and one ethnic or customary unity. The light-brown gong symbolizes deliberation to reach consensus.
• Maritime and natural motifs: The sailboat symbolizes maritime potential, purity through its white color, and regional ownership. Curved waves represent a dynamic, heterogeneous community supporting progress, while flowing water depicts lowland and highland areas rich in mining potential.
• Agricultural and historical elements: Ten rice stalks on the left and eight on the right symbolize food availability and refer to the regency’s founding date, 10 August. Sixty-five coconut leaves refer to its establishment in 1965. Five white bricks symbolize the five initial subdistricts formed when the area was divided from Tanjung Jabung Timur Regency. A white chain links the rice and coconut and symbolizes prosperity, unity, and cooperation.

The Tanjung Jabung Barat Regency emblem is regulated under Regional Regulation No. 02/2002.