Let me first tell the story of the Tokyo Tower. It was a souvenir
item gift to me by my Architect friend, Mae. She went to Japan for work
assignment years ago. And of course, since I am always the favorite friend, I
received a “pasalubong” every time they
come home. One of the items she gave me is a small replica of Tokyo tower. When
I received it, I was confused. Sabi ko sa sarili, galing sya ng Japan, pero ang
souvenir item ko “Eiffel Tower”? You see, the only tower I know then is Eiffel
tower.
And then I showed the item to Joyce, my youngest sis who’s also an
Engineer, who also went for Japan for 3 months work assignment. And she told
me, “Ate, Tokyo tower iyan eh”. Kahit kaylan ang ate niya ang alam lang na
tower eh Eiffel tower, hehehe. And that’s the only time I knew that it is
called Tokyo tower.
All the pictures on this post, resembles one from the other right?
But they are different, unique in their own ways. Two major differences, first
is the location where they commonly got their name and second their purpose.
Tower power? They are huge, one can recognize them from a
distance. They we’re built to withstood the test of time. And their purpose is
very important to people’s lives. That’s why they have a certain power. Most
are fabricated from steel.
Superman, Man of Steel is a fictional character, but there
are people who are working with and on steel structures like the towers.
Different may seem from each one but serving a noble purpose. They are the real
heroes, the real Men and Women of Steel.
