The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village. (Source: Uniquely Singapore).
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13 comments:
Very nice post about your world. The Merlion is quite interesting. My daughter, sitting on my lap, is quite intrigued by it!
You entertain adults and kids alike! :)
Great post and a great info on the origins of Singapore!
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this is beautiful, great information as well.
VERY IMPRESSIVE SCULPTURE !!! THANK FOR SHARED
Interesting leasrning about the formations of our different parts of the world.
Very interesting and I love the header photo
I had many photos of the Merlion too, both from water and land. Singapore is such a wonderful place to visit.
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That is very neat and thanks for sharing the great info on your country, Singapore.
Very interesting post, I had never heard of this, but it is spectacular
Thanks for all the nice comments.
Louise, glad that your daughter like the merlion. :)
i remember you posting those merlion shots in your blog. i wonder how many of that statues can be found in singapore.
i have merlion mementos made og glass that i have gotten while i was there. great pics alice.
I love the boat trip around the harbour but this is the first time I've seen the Merlion spewing water. Great shpt!
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