The lion was chosen as it is a powerful and historic symbol of Singapore's status as the Lion City and symbolises three national values: courage, excellence and strength. Singapore's name is itself derived from 'Singa Pura' (which means "Lion City").
A banner below the shield is inscribed with the Republic of Singapore's motto, 'Majulah Singapura' (meaning 'Onward Singapore' in Malay). The lion embodies Singapore itself while the tiger represents Singapore's historical ties with Malaysia.
Singapore's lion's head symbol was launched in 1986 as an alternative national symbol. The logo is in solid red against a white background – the colours of the national flag. The lion symbolises courage, strength and excellence, while the five partings of the lion's mane represents Singapore's five ideals.
The lion is a representation of Singapore, and the tiger represents Singapore's historical ties with Malaya (and later Malaysia). The motto “Majulah Singapura” had been popular before it became the title of the National Anthem, calling for the people of Singapore to progress towards happiness together.
Its name combines "mer", meaning the sea, and "lion". The fish body represents Singapore's origin as a fishing village when it was called Temasek, which means "sea town" in Javanese. The lion head represents Singapore's original name—Singapura—meaning "lion city" or "kota singa".
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Why did they remove Merlion?
The shocking step to demolish the Merlion statue on Sentosa is being taken in order to make way for the construction of a pedestrian bridge that is going to cost S$90 million.
Singapore, 22 September 2023 – The Singapore Tourism Board would like to inform the public that the main Merlion statue at the Merlion Park will be undergoing repair works from 25 September to 13 December 2023.
The most commonly spotted mammals in Singapore are the Long-tailed Macaque and the Plantain Squirrel while the largest terrestrial mammal is the wild pig. Wild pigs are common on offshore islands like Pulau Ubin and Pulau Tekong.
Singapura - this is the Malay name for our nation. Lion City - this is our most popular nickname based on the story of Sang Nila Utama's sighting of a lion on our shores. Garden City - this is the moniker used to promote Singapore as a tourist destination.
The colour red symbolises universal brotherhood and the equality of man, while white represents pervading and everlasting purity and virtue. Together, the two colours signify Singapore's goal to achieve brotherhood and equality through purity and virtue.
Colugo - Malaysian Flying Lemur (Source) This species of colugo is also known as Malayan flying lemur or Malayan colugo. Despite its name, the Flying Lemur is neither a lemur nor does it fly. Instead, this nocturnal animal glides between trees making it a unique species of wildlife in Singapore.
Hainanese chicken rice (海南鸡饭; Hǎinán jī fàn) is based on the Hainanese dish Wenchang chicken. It is considered Singapore's national dish. Hainanese curry rice is a dish consisting of steamed white rice smothered in a mess of curries and braised gravy.
The crescent moon signifies a country eternally young, and the five stars represent the ideals of Singapore – democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. The lion represents Singapore, while the tiger symbolises the close economic and political ties between Singapore and the then Federation of Malaya.
From the city's stunning skyline to iconic landmarks such as Marina Bay Sands and the Gardens by the Bay, Singapore is jam-packed with iconic attractions. The seamless mix of technology, innovation, and natural beauty makes visiting Singapore an unforgettable experience.
While mixes and mutts abound, certain pure breeds are particularly beloved by Singaporean pet owners. The 10 most popular types of dogs in Singapore are very different; some are tiny, like the Yorkshire Terrier, and some are big, like the Golden Retriever.
Singapore has the World's busiest port. Singapore is a city, a capital and a state all at once, making it one of only three City States in the world. The other two are Monaco and Vatican City. It is one of the world's greenest cities with approximately half of its land (900square kilometres) under green cover.
On 15 April 1981, then Minister for Culture Mr S. Dhanabalan announced the launch of Vanda Miss Joaquim as Singapore's National Flower. The orchid can be seen growing in the National Orchid Garden, the Botanic Gardens, the Mandai Orchid Gardens and the Vanda Miss Joaquim Park at Tanjong Pagar.
The Merlion is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. Regarded as a Singapore icon, the Merlion was designed in 1964 for the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB; now known as the Singapore Tourism Board) and functioned as its logo from 1964 to 1997.
The Merlion being part-lion and part-fish is a tale that runs more than just skin (or stone) deep. The Merlion's fish-like body symbolises Singapore's origins as a fishing village, known as Temasek—a name which comes from same root as the word tasek ('lake' in Malay).
British zoologist Alec Fraser-Brunner started working on the design of the Merlion in 1963, and it was officially adopted as the logo for the then-Singapore Tourism Promotion Board (STPB) in 1964. Singapore only became a nation in 1965, making the Merlion one year older than Singapore.
Today, the majestic Merlion is a Singapore icon attracting visitors from all around the world. Visitors can go inside this 12-story statue of the mythical half-lion, half-fish creature that looks out over the entire city.
The park is open and free to visit. Merlion Park is a very popular place to take selfies; bring a camera, and be prepared for crowds. There are several hotels, cafés, restaurants, gift shops, and restrooms located nearby.
