In Surabaya, the local "Arek" culture emphasizes equality, togetherness, and a straightforward problem-solving approach often summarized by the phrase "Yo Opo Enake" (Let's make it easy). This communal spirit often aligns with the public service nature of being a civil servant.
: This "Arek" spirit fosters high public participation in social and political domains. In Surabaya, the local "Arek" culture emphasizes equality,
) typically refers to teenagers or "youth coming of age"; and the local "Arek" culture emphasizes equality