Taken with Canon powershot A75, dated Dec 2005
Merlion Park is a popular tourist attraction which is near Esplanade Bridge, adjacent to One Fullerton. The Merlion is regarded as the national symbol of Singapore and is the nation's very own tourism mascot. Standing 8.6 metres tall and 70 tones in weight, this white sculpture with lion head and a fish body resting on crest of waves, is regally placed within the Merlion Park overlooks the harbour.
The lion head represents Singapore's original name, Singapura meaning "Lion City" in Sanskrit, whereas the fish tail is remembrance of the ancient city of Temasek meaning "Sea Town" in Javanese, and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village.
There is also a second statue, built of cement fondue which is smaller in size. It weighs 3 tones and is 2 metres high located behind the original Merlion.
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