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The lion head symbolizes the fabled beast that once roamed the island state; the fish body represents the origin of Singapore as a seaport that was prosperous
Brin is how you pronounce it
How do you pronounce Baekje.
Albustix pronounce
You pronounce grunge grŭnj.
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The merlion was made in 1987
The Merlion is a male
No, the Singaporeans did it Not exactly!!! * The Merlion symbol was designed by Mr Fraser Brunner (Not a Singaporean) in 1964 and trademarked in 1966. * The Merlion symbol comprises a fish body resting on a crest of waves and a lion head * The fish body of the Merlion represents the ancient city of Temasek (old name of Singapore) * The lion head of the Merlion tells the legend of Malay ruler Sang Nila Utama's discovery of a lion in the area. This led him to name the island Singapura * The Merlion statue was created by local artist Mr Lim Nang Seng * The Merlion statue, including the crest of waves, weighs 70 tonnes * The Merlion statue measures 8m tall when standing on its base * The Merlion Park was built in 1972. The installation ceremony of the Merlion on 15 Sep 1972 was officiated by Mr Lee Kwan Yew * The Merlion Park was refurbished in 1993 * The Merlion will be relocated to the mouth of the Singapore River, overlooking the Marina Bay.
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The original Merlion sculpture was built by a sculptor from Singapore, Mr Lim Nang Seng
Merlion
The merlion is a statue and is a mix between a lion and a mermaid. As there is no such thing, it does not come from any family.
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Merlion
The Merlion is a national symbol of Singapore, not its national animal. It is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, representing the nation's origins as a fishing village and its identity as the "Lion City."
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