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The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.
Measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng. A second and smaller Merlion statue, measuring two metres high and weighing three tones, was also built by Mr Lim. The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups.
Here are a few photos taken of the Merlion Statue when my niece and nephew visited me a couple years back.
The Merlion was first designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964 – the lion head with a fish body resting on a crest of waves quickly became Singapore’s icon to the rest of the world.
Measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, the Merlion statue was built from cement fondue by the late Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng. A second and smaller Merlion statue, measuring two metres high and weighing three tones, was also built by Mr Lim. The body was made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain plates and eyes from small red teacups.
Here are a few photos taken of the Merlion Statue when my niece and nephew visited me a couple years back.
Jason and Raechel quenching their thirst...?
Across the river, are the Esplanade ( on your left ) and Marina Centre where there are 3 big hotels and the Suntec City Halls for conferences and shopping too!
Another view of the Merlion.....
All these places are easily accessible and walking distance from either Raffles Place or City Hall MRT stations.
For more Information on the Merlion, please visit the following sites :
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