Surabaya is a combination of a modern city while still holding local culture and wisdom. Living with the people of Surabaya is renewing the Coastal Javanese who express more and open communication with the Javanese in other areas. Even so, the people of Surabaya are also open to migrants both from within and outside the country. Lots of newcomers who came from outside the Surabaya area and settled here mainly for the purpose of studying and working. Because in addition to being well-known as an industrial center in East Java, Surabaya is also famous for the number of public and private universities spread all over the city of Surabaya, including the Institut Teknologi Sepuluh Nopember (ITS) located in East Surabaya.

Since the days of the Majapahit Kingdom, Surabaya has been known as a port city and has embraced pluralism for a long time. The high level of commerce with Mainland China, India and the Middle East has made Surabaya a competitive culture. Now, Surabaya is also home to Indonesians and foreigners who live to continue their education, work and build businesses. Like other Javanese people, Surabaya people are known as friendly and kind people by speaking more frankly. Even so, the compilation of living together with the people of Surabaya, courtesy is still very guarded and upheld in everyday life, especially for those who are older. Visit the official website of Surabaya City here.