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."