My Best Job

                               The best job I ever had was as a Liasion Officer in Sea Games. First, Liaison Officer is very interesting. Two months ago, I became a Liaison Officer of accommodation at Swarna Dwipa Hotel. It was interesting because I could get many new friends and knew many people from different countries. Every day, I always talking with them about anything. They came to me just wanted to say greeting or asking questions such as where they could buy credit balance, about our tourism object, our traditional food, and they shared story about their family. All of them were very friendly and humble. Second, became a LO is an educational process for me. Every day during that event, I always practiced my English with them, although my English not very fluently. They also taught me about their language. For example, the “Phillipines” taught me I love you in their language is “Mahalkita”, and so did I. I also taught them to speak in our languages. I also learn how to control my emotion. I always met with different characters. I must knew how to handle them each other. I must control my emotion when I met with annoyed person. By the end of the day, I was totally enjoyed my job. If I get the chance to be a L.O again, I will agree.

The Ampera Bridge

                                            Ampera Bridge is a landmark of Palembang. It is a wonderful places in Palembang. It has red and green color. In night, many lamps are light on and make it look very beautiful. From the bridge, you can see a scenery of Musi River and Benteng Kuto Besak ( BKB ). You also can take a picture with the background of Ampera or Musi River. Ampera Bridge was built in April 1962, after getting approval of President Soekarno. Before the name is Ampera Bridge, it was called Bung Karno Bridge. It has 1.177 m long and 22 m wide. Ampera Bridge was officially opened on September 30, 1965 by Letnan Jenderal Ahmad Yani. Ampera Bridge is located in center of Palembang. You can go there with public transportations, such as angkot and buses. There are nine public transportations and seven buses from various destinations will pass the bridge. You only need pay around Rp. 1.500 - Rp. 5.000. So, what do you waiting for ? Come and join to the Ampera Bridge with the beatiful scenery.

Kemaro Island

                     Kemaro Island is an island in the middle of Musi River. There is a legend about Kemaro.The island is evidence and symbol of the love and loyalty of Princess Siti Fatimah, daughter of the King of Sriwijaya, towards a Chinese Prince called Tan Bun An. In short story, both of them are jump into the river and never come back again. The local peoples believe that this new island is the couple’s tomb and therefore they call it "Kemarau Island". There are the grave of them in Kemaro Island that can you see. Beside that in the island there are a pagoda and chinese temples. Every Chinese New Year, the Island is always crowded. On this day, thousands of ethnic Chinese from Palembang and around Indonesia, as well as from neighbouring Singapore, Malaysia ,Hong Kong and Taiwan gather on the island, arriving here by boat from Palembang city.You can come to there just to walk or see the scenery. You also can come to there when Cap Go Meh celebrations, because there are so many attractions will show on the night, such as Barongsai, the local Chinese bands, and Chinese opera. To reach the island, you pass the Musi River by tongkang, small boats called ketek, speedboats, and dragon boats.