What is the story behind Merlion?

A fishy tale The Merlion’s body symbolises Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which comes from the same root as the word tasek (‘lake’ in Malay). Its head represents Singapore’s original name, Singapura, or ‘lion city’ in Malay.

Are there 2 Merlions in Singapore?

These five Merlions in Singapore are the only ones recognised by the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board: The 8.6-metre-tall original statue at Merlion Park. The two-metre-tall cub statue standing behind the original statue. The three-metre mini statue at Mount Faber.

What kind of art is the Merlion?

What kind of art is Merlion? Painting: Acrylic on Paper. This painting represent a colorfull scenery of Singapore Marina Bay Sands, viewing from the Merlion Park near the One Fullerton. The Merlion (鱼尾狮 in Chinese) is an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, used as a symbol of Singapore.

Is Merlion a mythical creature?

The Merlion (/ˈmɜːrˌlaɪən/) is the official mascot of Singapore, depicted as a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. The Merlion was first used in Singapore as the logo for the tourism board. Its name combines “mer”, meaning the sea, and “lion”.

What does a lion head symbolize?

The Lion Head symbolises courage, strength and excellence. The lion’s tenacious mien symbolises the nation’s single-minded resolve to face and overcome any challenges.

What is the Merlion made of?

The Merlion on Sentosa was designed and sculpted by an Australian Artist named James Martin. It is made of Glass Reinforced Cement (GRC) over a steel armature that is attached to the centre.

How many Merlions are there?

seven Merlions
There are a total of seven Merlions in Singapore, including the Sentosa Merlion and the two statues at Merlion Park. Two of the other four statues, at 3m tall, are at the peak of Mount Faber and the STB headquarters near Grange Road. The remaining two Merlions are a pair in the heartland, in Ang Mo Kio Avenue 1.

Where are the 5 Merlions in Singapore?

First unveiled on 15 September 1972,5 this statue is now located at the new Merlion Park, adjacent to One Fullerton at the Marina Bay waterfront. As a symbol representing Singapore, the Merlion features prominently in tourist souvenirs sold locally.

Who is Lim Nang Seng?

Lim Nang Seng (b. 1916 – d. 1987) was a pioneer Singapore sculptor. He also designed other national memorabilia, such as Singapore’s first batch of one-cent coins in 1967, and public artworks for Tiong Bahru Housing Estate and Bukit Timah Shopping Centre.

What is the meaning of Merlion?

The Merlion was first used in Singapore as the logo for the tourism board. Its name combines “mer”, meaning the sea, and “lion”. The fish body represents Singapore’s origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means “sea town” in Javanese.