Viewing gallery becomes tourist spot in Medan

Viewing gallery becomes tourist spot in Medan

MEDAN, North Sumatra: Make do with what you have. This proverb
correctly describes the attitude of Medan people, who thirsted
for entertainment during the Idul Fitri holidays.

As tourist attractions are limited in Medan, many have flocked
to the viewing gallery at Polonia International Airport during
the holidays, simply to observe aircraft taking off and landing
there.

Most took their children, who enthusiastically observed the
"iron birds."

"Every day, since the Idul Fitri holiday started on Tuesday,
hundreds of people come here. They are pleased when they are
charged only Rp 1,000 per person to enter the viewing gallery,"
said an airport employee.

The gallery, located on the second floor of the airport, is a
hall where families and relatives are allowed to see off those
departing on flights.

"Children are very happy that they can see directly aircraft
taking off and landing," said Heng Liem, a Medan resident, one of
hundreds of "tourists" in the viewing gallery. -- Antara