There are different opinions as to why the Merlion became a symbol of Singapore. Some say that in the long-standing Sri Lankan Dynasty of Sri Lanka, an Indonesian prince went out hunting. Came to a clean beach. Suddenly, a monster with a black head, white chest, and red body galloped past the prince. In surprise, the king hurriedly asked the guard what kind of animal this was, and the guard replied that it was a lion. The prince decided that this was an auspicious sign and that this place was an auspicious place. He decided to stay and called this place "SINGAPURA", which means "lion" in Malay.

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Another popular legend is also very attractive: a long time ago, there was a terrible storm in Temasek (the old name of Singapore

). Fishing boats were overturned and houses were blown away. fall. Just when the local residents were at a loss, an animal with a lion's head and a fish's tail came out of the sea and calmed the storm. Therefore, in the eyes of Temasek people, the Merlion has become a symbol of good luck and peace.

The Merlion Statue is located on the banks of the Singapore River in the city and is the symbol and symbol of Singapore. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 40 tons. The lion spurts out a stream of water from its mouth. It was sculpted by the sculptor Mr. Lin Nan and his two children and was completed in May 1972.

In a small area behind the Merlion statue, there are four stone tablets. The inscriptions tell the story of the Merlion symbolizing Singapore. There is also a small Merlion statue built nearby to accompany it. At night, climb up to the Merlion Statue and look down at the harbor. The shadows of the boats are dim, and thousands of lights are twinkling, creating a maritime scene.

Transportation: To go to Merlion Statue Park, take the subway and get off at C2 City Hall Station or C1 Raffles Place Station, and walk along the Singapore River for about 5 minutes.