Almost every capital has its own unique symbol. Near paris this is the Eiffel Tower, London has Big Ben, and in Moscow it is the Kremlin. Singapore also wanted to create a landmark that would become symbol of the city.
The content of the article
- 1 Merlion – a symbol of Singapore
- 2 Visit information
- 3 On the map
Merlion is a symbol of Singapore
Translated from English “mer” – abbreviated from mermaid – mermaid, lion – lion There are several legends about the origin the symbol of Singapore in the form of Merlion (found in the transcription Merlion).
The first legend tells about the first ruler of Singapore. She is states that when the future king of Singapore Sang Neal Utame set off on a journey by sea, he spotted one extraordinarily white island. When he and his crew landed, I saw an unprecedented red beast with a black head. The beast was strong and fast. No one knew what kind of beast it was, but one old man said, that according to the description the beast resembles a lion. Sang Nila Utame decided stay on the island and founded his own state, which is now and bears the name “Singapore”.
Perhaps this is just a legend, and maybe not: scientists discovered in the south of the island white sand, it is likely that this place and described in the legend.
The second legend tells of a terrible ocean storm that could destroy the inhabitants of a small island. Suddenly from the depths of the waves a huge monster with a lion’s head and a fish’s body has risen sparks. It began the struggle with the elements and won. Storm lay down and the inhabitants were saved. After that, the monster just as suddenly disappeared.
Both options are interesting, but dubious, and therefore, truthful. stories about the emergence of the character, we never know.
In 1972, a sculpture of Merlion was installed near with the city of Singapore with the same name, opposite the Fullerton Hotel. Merlion – a creature in the body of a fish and with the head of a lion, depicted with open mouth from which water is splashed out. Sculpture weight 70 tons, and the height is almost 9 meters. The lion is a symbol of strength and power, and the body of the fish is the connection of the sea element and land.
The lion is a symbol of Singapore and an observation deck
A total of 5 Merlion statues in Singapore, of which the most famous two: the first, on the embankment, and the second on the island of Sentosa. On the island rises a huge 37 meter long Merlayon. The statue housed several observation platforms on the 9th and 12th floors, as well as a cinema, souvenir shop and a museum with the installation of the underwater world.
Passing inside the statue, you find yourself in a cave, decorated as underwater world. If you walk down the corridor, you will fall into a small cinema in which you can watch a short cartoon on English language. The film is just about one of the legends of symbol of Singapore.
There are inside the statue and its reduced copy in gold color, making a wish, you can get a coin with the image of Merlion. Then you can climb to the lookout, which is located in the lion’s mouth. at a height of 9 floors. And after that – to the very top: on the head of a lion on height of 12 floors. Back down the elevator.
If you come to Singapore, then I think you should see this Sight. Still, the symbol of the country.
Visit Information
Since this is an observation deck, the entrance to the inside of Merlion will be paid. Adult ticket costs 18 SGD. Child ticket (from 4 to 12 years) 15 SGD. Works viewing from 10:00 to 20:00, but the last ticket can be purchased until 19:30.
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