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A symbol of Singapore, the Lion City by the Sea. Taken from the Singapore River
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27-08-2006 21:12
Aaron D.
Re: pic: The Famous Merlion Statue
how tall is that statue - slash- what excatly does it mean?
27-08-2006 23:08
Cai ZhongHan
Re: pic: The Famous Merlion Statue
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Originally Posted by Aaron D.
how tall is that statue - slash- what excatly does it mean?
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| the lion head represents the lion spotted by Prince Sang Nila Utama when he re-discovered Singapura in 11 AD, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek (meaning “sea” in Javanese) by which Singapore was known before the Prince named it “Singapura” (meaning “lion” (singa) “city” (pura) in Sanskrit), and represents Singapore’s humble beginnings as a fishing village |
28-08-2006 10:41
DonRotolo
Re: pic: The Famous Merlion Statue
Much like a mer-maid, this is a mer-lion.
28-08-2006 19:22
crazed_daisy
Re: pic: The Famous Merlion Statue
that specific merlion fountain was only maybe 3 stories high. the big big statue of the merlion (located on sentosa island right next to our hotel) is over 12 stories high (eek!). if you do the tour of the merlion, you can go up to the top and look out at singapore and the sea... it's an amazing view 
28-08-2006 21:18
Cai ZhongHan
Re: pic: The Famous Merlion Statue
However, note that the waterfront Merlion (the one in this picture) is the original (first built) Merlion, whereas the Sentosa Merlion is viewed as a replica.
28-08-2006 22:49
Andy A.
Re: pic: The Famous Merlion Statue
You can see the merlion in one of the final few episodes of Cowboy Bebop. In it, Faye returns to her now destroyed childhood home. At least one statue is seen in the background, establishing her home as having been in Singapore.
I consider it to be one of the best episodes of the series.
Trivia, good no?
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