Singapore, do not miss to stop at the Marina Barrage. This new icon country which is a combination of technology and art and this new six-month operation. At the invitation of the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) last May, along with a number of journalists from various regions in Indonesia, I was invited to various places, including the Marina Barrage.
Dam projects worth 226 million dollars or more than USD 1.5 trillion which was built at the mouth of the Marina Channel serves to help keep the water plug and overcoming the flood problem in some areas of lower lying like in Chinatown, Boat Quay, Jalan Besar, and Geylang.
consists of nine steel gates of the water from each of 30 meters, which was built about 350 meters long. Gate 5-meter-high steel that can be derived when dry so that water from the reservoir could be released into the sea, and serves as a drag when high waves. Salt water will gradually be replaced by rain water. And to avoid flooding, excess water discharged into the sea by opening the door drafts. But when the ocean tide, the excess water removed with the water pump.
barrage marina huge drainage pumps vertical pivot each 40 m3/second capacity, channel overflows into the sea water during high tide with the waves. Later the dam area of 10 thousand hectares of this will be a source of clean water to Singapore, so do not need to rely on other countries.
As an illustration, when seven pump controlled to operate in conjunction with 1600 kW electric motor, the combined capacity could reach 280 m3/second. And with the power that each pump can empty the Olympic-size swimming pool in just one minute. Wow …
The presence of the dam is also equipped with solar cell technology to capture sunlight converted into electricity. So not hard to get the electricity supply to meet market demand. Seeing Singapore made a breakthrough, I imagine if similar technology could be built in Semarang to overcome rob.
To reach the dam site is located at 260 Marina Way, there is a free shuttle bus service from Marina Bay MRT Station to the Marina Barrage which is every 15-30 minutes. Free admission and open starting at 09:00-18:00 on weekdays while on weekends and public holidays open longer beginning at 10:00-20:00. This places a special closed on Tuesday only.
In the artificial lake, we can spend time looking at the reservoir or walk along the dam to enjoy the atmosphere and clean air when the morning or evening. Even in some rare occasions where this can not be the center of water sports such as Jet ski, kayak and other water play activity. If you want to just mingle, the main square and green open space that also has to lower the temperature green roof buildings, could also be an option.
Barrage Fern marina Wong, our guide said that usually every weekend the place would be filled with visitors who are playing in the background of green carpet giant Ferris wheel Singapore Flyer. Want to eat or drink, would not be difficult because there are many restaurants serving a light menu and the various souvenirs as a souvenir.
Not only that, the Marina Barrage is also a Sustainable Singapore Gallery is the theme of the environment with interesting symbols to education ranging from organic tree fiction, old newspapers, plastic bottle recycling as a sign that we are always protecting the environment. A miniature dams provide further understanding of how the workings of the dam. Arranged with high technology, this gallery so much like a cafe or a pub with colored lights fully nuanced green, red, and blue.
Actually, before visiting the Marina Barrage, we all also have tried other Singapore icon with no less sophisticated technology that is the Singapore Flyer. Giant Ferris wheel 165 feet high with a diameter of 150 meters provides incredible scenery, exciting city landscapes including some of Malaysia and Indonesia that could from a height of capsule that can be loaded up to 28 people.
barragemarina can ride a lap for 30 minutes, the price to be paid fairly expensive if could reach USD 210 thousand for adults and USD 140 thousand for the children. Our other guide Danny Lorenzo said, once the giant device “sulking” because of the electricity business. During the six-hour passengers in limbo in height. After a closed temporarily for repairs, vehicle re-opened it with a high security guarantees. Recorded in the year 2008 just after opening a few months, visitors have nearly 2 million people.
Not only the visitors who want to enjoy the attractive scenery, for those who want to marry any willing to line up well in order to use the capsule “love” it. At least, until now there are 26 couples who married in the capsule. The amount does not include those who are hired for birthday or romantic dinner. Rent tariff of course differ a little more expensive.
Tight little fatigue relieved after resting at the Ibis Hotel Bencoolen Street. Understandably drive from Semarang-Jakarta-Singapore quite long and there until I have not had time to rest. The second day’s events was a visit from mall to mall in the area of Orchard, Marina Square, VivoCity close to the harbor Harbor Front.
Besides seeing preparations Great Singapore Sale Shopping Challenge which was followed about 11 teams from various countries, we are also invited to see one of the new mall is being built 313 @ Somerset. Growth of large malls so encouraged by the increasing number of visitors last year nearly 10.5 million people.
marina barrage amount, 20% of it is the people of Indonesia. And the market is actually worked by Singapore to attract tourists to shop there. They promote it in advance, took big malls are filled with famous branded such as Prada, Channel, Luis Vuitton, and gives greater discounts than normal days. Cooperation is also carried out not only the mall, but also hotels and restaurants and visits to places of interest.
Among the many places visited, we had stopped at the two museums of Chinatown Heritage Center and the National Museum of Singapore at Stamford Road. Yes, Singapore does have many beautiful museums truly maintained. The first museum in the Pagoda Street showing the life of the old days the Chinese began to migrate to Singapore to find a more decent job.
From the inside, we were presented with replicas of old stuff that never used, paintings and interesting photographs. All activities ranging from professional seamstress, farming, fishing, until that time the daily close to gambling, prostitution and poverty set with a unique and created as closely as possible to the original. Since birth, marriage till death so clearly illustrated in the museum’s well maintained.
After the museum tour, we can also buy cheap in Chinatown to buy souvenirs, food / beverage. To go to this museum we can ride the MRT and stop at Chinatown (Ne4) or Hippo Bus Stop Topless H12 and H13. Meanwhile, if you want to enjoy the history and culture, the National Museum of Singapore could be an option. Location in Stamford Road MRT can be reached with a stop at Dhoby Gaut then walk about 5 minutes from there, or through the City Hall located about 10 minutes walking.
Interestingly, so that the children could not get the manager to fill a number of angles with various educational games to practice skills and intelligence and thinking power. Unlike most museum visitors quiet, the building as grand as it was still feels “alive” with various activities.
Indian Cuisine
barrage marina from various activities and shopping streets, it’s time to enjoy good food. From the menu that we eat, the food-rich Indian spices is interesting taste. Yes, the trade route spices like pepper, cloves, cinnamon, turmeric, etc. are used to fill the ship and is controlled by the British at that time. Flow of immigrants as far away as India, China, Middle East and the Malayan Archipelago makes a unique mix of cuisine immigrants different in this country.
Although many Indian restaurants in Little India in Serangoon Road where can I find there but on the first day, Danny Lorenzo took us to the Tanglin Mall on Tanglin Road. There was an Indian restaurant called Yantra is really cozy atmosphere. For those who had never tasted Indian menu will be prepared. If not strong with a strong marinade ingredients, can-can stomach rebelled like my friend.
For starters, chicken kali mirch and machchi tukda presented. These first foods like grilled chicken with a strong aroma of ginger, garlic, pepper and spices are mixed with chili paste. The second is similar, too spicy, but the form in-grill fish until brown color and mixed with sour milk and chili paste.
Accompany us, do not forget Tandoori naan bread or a very popular in India especially in the north, Pakistan and Afghanistan are only the name is slightly different. Then came the main menu of Diwani Handi, Motiya Palak, Dal Maharaja, Murg Makhani, Rogan Josh, Vegetable Biryani, and of course the rice.
The first marina Diwani Handi barrageMenu contains boiled vegetables and potatoes cooked with ginger paste and garlic. While this Palak Motiya felt pretty good with a mixture of spinach and corn in the American-blended with burnt garlic. The next menu Indian curry taste like Rogan Josh.
This form Murg Makhani boneless chicken seasoned butter. Overnight chicken flavored yogurt and spices like garam masala, ginger, garlic, turmeric, cumin, chili, pepper, and lemon juice. After that grilled or roasted and then mixed with butter and tomato sauce. Last garnishnya containing white butter, fresh milk, sliced peppers, and fenugreek.
In addition to the Yantra, we also tested the other Indian restaurant in Clarke Quay that Coriander Leaf. Lots of restaurants earned awards at the same time providing the cooking class. Average menu almost as only possible in this second restaurant, our tongue is more suitable. According to Fern, Indian food is very good here and we agree.
Yep, at Clarke Quay has become an attractive entertainment center. Not only Indian restaurants, many cafes and places to eat delicious, entertainment magic at The Arena, along the Singapore River by boat, to the G-Max The Ultimate Bungy.
source : yegenaga.org
