Little Note from Ampera Bridge Sumatra Indonesia

Ampera Bridge, Palembang, South Sumatra Indonesia

There is a beautiful view from ampera bridge in the night. Ampera bridge located in Palembang, capital city in South Sumatra Indonesia. This is the most famous landmark in Palembang.

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If you go there at night, don't forget bring jacket and scarf. There are so many places that provide food and warm drink. People of  Palembang are nice and smiley. I have good experience when i went to Palembang. Under the bridge, there is a Musi River. It is the longest river in Sumatra Island Indonesia.

Musi River with boat across

 Musi River

Although the water of Musi River had dark, but the river are clean. There are so many boat in the river to across from side of river to other side.

The Palembang Society have a traditional theaterical named Dul Muluk. I was so lucky when i was there, they have show in Ampera Bridge. It is about comedy, moral and have newest issue in their show. The actors showed the caracter live without bring notes. The show also accompanied by tradisional music. I have enjoyed the show.

Part of Dul Muluk Scene

Part  of Dul Muluk Scene

Part of  Dul Muluk Scene

Before the Dul Muluk show, i have saw traditional music performance by Pal Jazz Etnica. The musical instrument made from banana stem. The other is ketipung, the kind of instrument by hit to produce sound.

Pal Jazz Etnica Band from Palembang

 

In the center of city Palembang we can find fountain. Here is the video of fountain. It  is near Sultan Mahmud Baharudin I mosque, the biggest one in South Sumatra.  It is also known as Masjid Agung Palembang.

The fountain will glow in the night.  It is very beautiful.

Palembang have manage for Asian Games 2018. There are many construction LRT (Light Rail Transit) di the street, it makes  traffic jam because of  road construction. Waiting for to see Palembang become great and modern city.