Merlion statue spoken

Fishing Master Merlion statue was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) in 1964 - pictures-lion beast, a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became participants Singapore's statue in the world.

First, when placed at the Merlion Park by the Esplanade Bridge, the Merlion large and small has become a tourist destination attractions for tourists. The inauguration ceremony took place on December 15, 1972, with the chairmanship of Sir Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's Prime Minister at that time.

Today, the Merlion was moved to a new location 120 meters from the old location, next to One Fullerton night clubs.



Merlion with 8.6 meters high and weighing 70 tons were cast with cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng. Monday Merlion statue is smaller than 2 m height and weighing three tons, was also built by this implementation. The body was cast in cement fondue, the external layers of clothing made from porcelain plates and the eyes of the Merlion as two small red tea.

The Merlion was designed in 1964 by Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a manager Van Kleef Aquarium, the lion head represents the lion that Sang Nila Utama Prince discovered when he turned Singapura back to discover in the 11th century AD, as recorded in the 'Malay Annals'. The fish tail of the Merlion symbolizes the ancient city of Temasek (in Javanese means "sea"), Singapore was known before the Prince named it "Singapura" (meaning City (Pura) Teacher E (Singa) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village.