History lion statue (Merlion)

The Merlion was first designed as a symbol of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) in 1964 - and the lion head with a fish body resting on top of these waves quickly became an icon of Singapore to the world. 

Designed by Mr. 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 when he found the back of Singapore in the year 11 AD, as listed in the "History of Malay." The fish tail of the Merlion symbolizes the ancient city of Temasek (meaning "sea" in Javanese), the name of Singapore before the Prince named it "Singapore" (meaning "Lion City" in Sanskrit) and also symbolize the beginning of Singapore that is simple, namely as a fishing village. 

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. Merlion Statue second smaller, measuring two meters high and weighing three tons, also built by Mr. Lim. The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups. 

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.Prime Minister of Singapore at the time, Mr. Lee Kuan Yew, inaugurated the installation ceremony of the Merlion on 15 September 1972. A bronze inscription immortalize the happy event with the inscription, "The Merlion was established as a symbol to welcome all visitors to Singapore." 

Today, the Merlion attracts more than one million visitors a year, who come to the Merlion Park to photograph this world famous icon at her new home, next to One Fullerton. 

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. 

This area also has a cape with terrace seating and a deck to watch that could hold up to 300 people, as well as a boat landing site so that visitors can come down from the taxi boat. This deck provides panoramic views of the Merlion is best for the photographer, with a background of the city skyline and the beautiful Marina Bay, including landmark buildings such as The Fullerton Singapore and Esplanade - Theatres on the Bay. 

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.