There is interesting information for graphic designers, especially those in the city of Bandung. In order to welcome the 212th Anniversary of the City of Bandung, the Department of Culture and Tourism of the City of Bandung held a Logo Design Competition.

Taking the theme "Finish the Pandemic, Rise Together for the Champion of Bandung".

The anniversary of the city of Bandung falls on September 25, 2022. The winner of the competition will get a prize of IDR 15 million.

The following are the requirements for participants in the 212th Anniversary logo contest for the City of Bandung:
1. Open to the public, Indonesian citizens, on behalf of individuals.
2. Participants must register first via the Register button on the www.disbudpar.bandung.go.id page
3. Participants are not charged a registration fee.
4. Participants are required to send KTP and NPWP files.
5. Closed to employees / employees Disbudpar Bandung.
6. Minimum age limit is 21 years (counted at the time of registration).

All designs are assessed and selected by a panel of judges who are competent in their fields.

Contest participants can submit their logo work no later than July 11, 2022, 23:59. Further terms and conditions can be seen at www.disbudpar.bandung.go.id

To note, Bandung City is the capital city of West Java Province which was officially established on September 25, 1810.

Being one of the largest metropolitan cities in West Java Province, it turns out that there is a long history behind the founding of Bandung City which lasted from the Mataram Kingdom to the colonial era.

A number of sources say, Bandung is said to have come from the word "dam" or "dam".

According to the area, in the past, the city of Bandung was said to be in the Citarum River flow which was dammed by lava from Mount Tangkuban Perahu.

This causes the area between Padalarang to Cicalengka and the area between Mount. Tangkuban Parahu until Soreang was submerged in water.

The place was later turned into a large lake known as "Bandung Lake" or "Ancient Bandung Lake".

After receding, the former lake became the seat of the Bandung Regency government.

Another opinion states that the term Bandung comes from the names of two boats driven by the Regent of Bandung, R.A. Wiranatakusumah II.

This vehicle is called used R.A. Wiranatakusumah II sailed Citarum in order to find a place to replace the location of the old capital at Dayeuhkolot. (rob)**

Head of Discominfo Bandung

Yayan A. Brilyana