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Mang Dayat Episode 39 Explore Palembang Episode 15 Ampera Bridge, a Symbol of Shared Prosperity If Jakarta is synonymous with the National Monument (Monas), then Palembang is synonymous with the Ampera Bridge, an icon of the city famous for its empek-empek culinary delights. The people of Palembang agree that this bridge, which connects the Seberang Ilir and Seberang Hulu areas, is a symbol of the city and a source of pride for the people of Palembang. It's no surprise that various entertainment venues in Palembang are often held around the Ampera Bridge. The Ampera Bridge is over 1,000 meters long, 22 meters wide (4 lanes of vehicles), and reaches a height of 63 meters. At its time, the Ampera Bridge was recorded as the longest bridge in Southeast Asia. The idea for the Ampera Bridge actually originated during the Dutch colonial era in 1906, with the primary goal of connecting two areas in Palembang separated by the Musi River: Seberang Ilir and Seberang Hulu. However, this idea was only realized in 1957. At the beginning of its construction, the Ampera Bridge was designed to be able to lift the center section so that large ships could cross the Musi River without getting caught on the bridge. The lifting of the bridge was done mechanically, using two weighted pendulums, each weighing approximately 500 tons, located in each tower. The bridge opened at a speed of approximately 10 meters per minute, and it took approximately 30 minutes to fully open the bridge. Today, the Ampera Bridge is no longer open. Not only is it no longer used by large vessels, but the long opening time would disrupt traffic. When the bridge's open function is no longer needed, the 500-ton pendulums in the two towers are lowered for safety reasons. Besides its central function in connecting two regions separated by the Musi River, the Ampera Bridge also has a long history. Initially, the Ampera Bridge was named the Musi Bridge, as it crossed two regions separated by the Musi River. The name was later changed to Bung Karno Bridge, in honor of Sukarno, who was considered instrumental in the bridge's construction. Political issues in the country then changed the name of Bung Karno Bridge to Ampera Bridge. Ampera is an acronym for "Mandate of the People's Suffering." Ampera was a slogan often used by Sukarno, inspiring his struggle to lead the country to achieve shared prosperity and well-being. As an icon of Palembang, the Ampera Bridge continues to undergo changes and rejuvenation. At night, the Ampera Bridge is decorated with lights, creating a beautiful and exotic appearance. Many say that viewing the Ampera Bridge at night is like witnessing the exoticism of Venice in Italy. From the top of the Ampera Bridge, the Kuto Besak Fortress still stands strong. Meanwhile, the Kuto Besak Fortress Plaza houses a night culinary market that is always crowded with visitors. It's no wonder that many believe a trip to Palembang isn't complete without witnessing the beauty of the Ampera Bridge at night.