Merlion statue was located in Singapore, southeast Asia. Merlion was the proud of Singapore, symbol of the succession of Singapore development. Merlion is a statue which stand gently on the sea. Name of Merlion is taken from its shape that mixing of mermaid and lion. Mermaid is a body part and tale of the statue, and lion is the head of the statue.
According to the History of Malay, the name given by the Singapore Nila Utama, Malay prince from Palembang in early 14th century. When Sang Nila Utama sailing on the sea, there are storms and high winds which resulted in his boat stranded on an island. While on the island, Sang Nila Utama saw an animal resembling a lion. Therefore, the island called Singapore (meaning "lion city").
Designed by Mr. Merlion. Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion is seen by Prince Sang Nila Utama as listed in the "History of Malay." The fish tail of the Merlion symbolizes the ancient city of Temasek (meaning "sea" in Javanese).
Measuring 8.6 meters high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from a mixture of cement by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr. Lim Nang Seng.
His house was the first Merlion and the Cub ", was originally located in front of the Singapore River, just across the Elizabeth Walk, just 120 meters from its current location. The area is also called the Merlion Park soon became a popular tourist attraction, and become one of the famous places in the big cities of the world.
Merlion Merlion statue location new house is located adjacent to One Fullerton, a park covering an area of 2,500 square meters of newly constructed. At One Fullerton, there are various restaurants, lounges, and dance clubs on the river bank.
Merlion Cub is located 28 meters behind the Merlion. Also installed a pump system for the Merlion and the Merlion child, so it can give off water throughout the day and night.
Designed by Mr. Merlion. Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion is seen by Prince Sang Nila Utama as listed in the "History of Malay." The fish tail of the Merlion symbolizes the ancient city of Temasek (meaning "sea" in Javanese).
Measuring 8.6 meters high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from a mixture of cement by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr. Lim Nang Seng.
His house was the first Merlion and the Cub ", was originally located in front of the Singapore River, just across the Elizabeth Walk, just 120 meters from its current location. The area is also called the Merlion Park soon became a popular tourist attraction, and become one of the famous places in the big cities of the world.
Merlion Merlion statue location new house is located adjacent to One Fullerton, a park covering an area of 2,500 square meters of newly constructed. At One Fullerton, there are various restaurants, lounges, and dance clubs on the river bank.
Merlion Cub is located 28 meters behind the Merlion. Also installed a pump system for the Merlion and the Merlion child, so it can give off water throughout the day and night.
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