“Merlion Park is an iconic landmark and a primary draw for Singapore tourists. This landmark features a statue portraying a fusion of a lion's head and a fish's body. It serves as a symbol depicting Singapore's origins when it was known as Temasek, a humble fishing village, with the lion head symbolising its earlier name, Singapura, translating to 'lion city' in Malay. Crafted by the late Singaporean sculptor Mr. Lim Nang Seng and his eight children in 1972, this statue stands 8.6 meters tall and weighs 70 tonnes. In 2002, the Merlion relocated 120 meters from its original position to its current site within Merlion Park. Notably, the present Merlion statue stands four times larger than its initial iteration. Beyond its physical form, the Merlion embodies a tale that extends far more profound than mere stone or appearance, serving as a symbolic representation of intertwining elements of both lion and fish.
UNIQUE FACTS:
• Iconic Place.”
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