Surabaya is the capital of Jawa Timur ( East Java ) and the second largest city in Indonesia with a population over 2.9 million, located on northeastern Java island and along the edge of the Madura Strait. The city is known as Kota Pahlawan ( city of heroes ) due to the importance of the Battle of Surabaya in galvanizing Indonesian and international support for Indonesian independence during the
Indonesian National Revolution. Surabaya was once the largest city in Dutch East Indies and virtually the center of trading in the nation. Culture Cross Festival aims to exchanging culture For the community and young people are also facilitated with musical performances, community attractions, and various other performances. Since 11 years ago, this festival present a variety of art and culture from across the Surabaya regency and even involve the arts from around the world. Last year Cross Culture Festival will include art teams from many countries to participate in it. Hosted by CIOFF® Indonesia and Surabaya City Government and supporting by Governor of East Java and Ministry of Culture and Tourism Indonesia. The main objective of Surabaya Cross Culture International Folklore Festival is to promote Indonesia, specially East Java Province and to promote “ Visit Surabaya 2016 ”.
