Singapore Merlion statue

Merlion statue is located in the city along the Singapore River, is a sign and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8.6 meters and weighs 70 tons, the mouth of the lion a puff of water, it is by the sculptor, the of Mr. Lin Langxin and his two children in May 1972 works. Four stone tablets, a small venue in the back of the Merlion, inscription tells the Merlion symbol of Singapore's story. Lion body made of concrete, ceramic surface coverage on the scales, eyes are small red teacups. Night, overlooking the Merlion Park off the coast of the the ship shadow hazy, ten million lights twinkling school of sea country scenery.
Merlion stone sculpture in Singapore September 15, 1972, then served as the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Kuan Yew as the Merlion statue was opened. In his speech, he expressed the hope that the Merlion become a symbol of Singapore, as Effie Tower is the symbol of Paris. The next few decade, Merlion successfully build Singapore's international image. With the national policy strongly encourages the development of tourism, the Tourism Bureau ambitious promotional strategy, Singapore also started up as a tourist attraction, the visibility, the Merlion statue to attract foreign tourists to shoot photos of a visit to this "best lens. Significant characterization of the origin of the commercial nature of the signs, and thus the level of tourism, gradually expanded, upgraded to ubiquitous in various fields and levels, and even eventually totem and consecrated it.

Singaporeans made such a brilliant achievement, and rely on their own wisdom, courage and strength. Legendary lion carving granite sculpture, the symbol of this spirit. The famous Merlion in Singapore itself statue, is to embody the such markers spirit. Merlion in Singapore nationals in the minds has long occupied a very important position. "It is also a symbol of Singapore has become a preferred destination for international travelers."
September 15, 2002, built 30 years ago, the Merlion was moved to the nearby Fullerton Building in front of the new Merlion Park, buddha sculpture and among the ranks of the developed countries in the world, Singapore cherish what has been achieved, more focused on the future development. Lee Kuan Yew presided over the opening ceremony of the new Merlion Park said: Merlion relocation, "a symbol of modern Singapore continue to follow the changes of the times and the spirit of perseverance."

Famous huge statue of Liberty in New York

Famous huge statue of Liberty the full name of the Statue of Liberty National Monument, the official name is the "Statue of Liberty Enlightening the World" stands Liberty Island in New York City harbor on October 28, 1886 near the mouth of the Hudson, known as a symbol of the United States. In 1984, it was inscribed on the World Heritage List.
Handed down masterpiece, Statue of Liberty, New York on May 21, 1884, the French sculptor Bartholdi completed Frenchman in order to celebrate the law and the United States the past cooperation, initiative presented the United States a monument to celebrate the The United States gained independence.
Goddess lips closed, radiant crown on her head, dressed in the robes of Roman ancient right hand hold high the torch of up to 12 meters, the left hand clinging to a symbol of the United States Declaration of Independence, "the book plate inscribed with the Declaration published date July IV of MDCCLXX VI (4 June) 1776. The feet remained torn apart the chains, a symbol of tyranny has been overthrown. American poet Emma the Na Shaluo its a well-known poem is engraved on the base:
Gave me
You are tired and poverty squeeze together mass yearning to breathe free
Your bustling shore abandoned poor crowd
Your people homeless drink after storm
Together gave me
I stood in the gold door
Hold high the lights of freedom
From the bottom of the base to the top of the torch, a total of 93 meters high. Bronze statue for the skeleton of a 120 tons of steel, 80 tons copper skin, 300,000 rivet fixed bracket, with a total weight of 225 tons, the statue installed inside stairs up and down for visitors. Recent years has been the installation of lifts, people take the elevator to enter the statue head. The statue head inside can accommodate up to 30 visitors at the same time, above with windows, visitors this beautiful view from the inside glance around.

The end of the 19th century, intercontinental travel is no air routes across the oceans means of transport only ship, the New York Harbor is the largest coastal port in the United States. Could see the Statue of Liberty, just near the route, and out of the port of travelers. Seagoing vessel into the Upper New York Bay, due to the curvature of the sea, the passengers on board at this time is not yet saw the tall buildings of New York City, and the first thing that catches the eye is this large sculpture. Thus the "Statue of Liberty" and even to some extent play the the city lighthouse "role.
In 1916, the authorities for the statue to increase new lighting equipment whenever night, the the huge mercury lights on the statue, so more radiance shine on people, particularly spectacular.