The Angat Pilipino is a large helium balloon tethered to the ground that shall be utilized as a ride and observing platform for 50 people at a time. It uses Manila hemp as tether with a carabao-and-cart design as ground connection. Thrusters are installed to auto stabilize the whole structure. Pilipino symbols are used as design inspirations for balloon and gondola – Pilipino eagle, duyan, jeepney.
The site grounds are modeled after the Ifugao rice terraces, an often overlooked Pilipino accomplishment that surpasses the Great Wall of China. Buildings on the ground will be based on the bahay kubo, bahay na bato, bahay sa kahoy, Mindanaoan house, Cordillera house and other Pilipino architectural designs.
An option for thrill-seekers is the ability to slide down as a thrill ride. There will be 20 minutes per ride to maximum altitude. Binoculars will be provided on board together with video cameras connected to wide screen T. V.’s inside and in the buildings on the ground.
It follows the London and Singapore wheels concept of an attention getting-structure expressing a Pilipino art and inspiration to greater Pilipino accomplishments.
© Sulong Pilipino
18 April 2009
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