The Merlion is a symbol of Singapore

✅Must Experience: The design inspiration for the Merlion's lion head comes from a legend in Singapore's history. According to the 'Malay Annals', in the 14th century, a prince from the 'Srivijaya Kingdom' named Sang Nila Utama encountered a storm while sailing and drifted to this island. Upon landing, he saw a mystical beast, which his entourage told him was a lion. He then named Singapore 'Singapura' (which means 'Lion City' in Sanskrit). As for the fish tail design of the Merlion statue, swimming among the waves, it represents Singapore's transformation from a fishing port to a trading port, and also symbolizes the ancestors who crossed the seas to seek a living and survival in the south. 🌟Highlights: The Merlion is a mythical creature with the body of a fish and the head of a lion. It was designed in 1964 by Mr. Fraser Brunner, the curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium at the time. Two years later, it was adopted by the Singapore Tourism Board as a logo and was used until 1997. To commemorate this event, a bronze plaque was made, with the inscription: 'The Merlion is a symbol of Singapore's hospitality.' During this period, the Merlion has become a representative of Singapore. The Merlion statue is located on the Singapore River in the city and is a symbol and emblem of Singapore. The statue is 8.6 meters tall, weighs 70 tons, and spouts a stream of water from the lion's mouth. It was completed in May 1972 by the sculptor Mr. Lim Nang Seng and his two children. Behind the Merlion statue is a small area with four stone tablets that tell the story of the Merlion as a symbol of Singapore. Near the large Merlion, there is also a smaller Merlion statue, which is 2 meters tall and weighs 3 tons. This lion statue is also a work of Mr. Lim. The body is made of concrete and covered with ceramic scales, while the eyes are red teacups. At night, looking out to the sea from Merlion Park, the boat shadows are hazy, and millions of lights twinkle, presenting a maritime scenery. 🌟Highlights: There are a total of 7 Merlions of various sizes in Singapore, but only the two in Merlion Park were created by Lim Nang Seng. The other five are located at the headquarters of the Tourism Board, Sentosa, Mount Faber, and Ang Mo Kio.