Unique
is the word that best captures Singapore, a dynamic
city rich in contrast and colour where you'll find a harmonious blend of culture,
cuisine, arts and architecture. A bridge between the East and the West for centuries,
Singapore, located in the heart of fascinating Southeast Asia, continues to
embrace tradition and modernity today. Brimming with unbridled energy and bursting
with exciting events, the city offers countless unique, memorable experiences
waiting to be discovered. A single day's trails will take you from the past to the future, from a colourful ethnic enclave to an efficient business centre, from serene gardens to sleek skyscrapers. Start your day with a unique breakfast in a long house set amidst lush vegetation and forest trees with Singapore's very own orang utans to keep you company. Then...Take a step back in time as you enter a traditional Chinese temple, Muslim mosque, Hindu temple and Christian church-all in one neighbourhood...
Return to the present by strolling along the streets of Orchard Road, where local teens parade the latest fashion trends and pick up entertaining local catch phrases. A simple meal is made memorable when drifting along the Singapore River on a traditional bumboat.
Singapore is truly a city like no other, a world of possibilities. With its friendly and welcoming people, state-of-the-art infrastructure and something new happening everyday, your stay will be a memorable mix-and-match of all the things you have always wanted to do. Come and enjoy countless fascinating experiences, and take away memories that are uniquely Singapore.
Our national flower- Vanda Miss Joaquim's
THE MERLION
The
Merlion was designed as an emblem for the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) in 1964.
The designer was Mr Fraser Brunner, a member of the souvenir committee and a
curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium.
The Merlion has a lion head and a fish body resting on a crest of waves. The lion head symbolises the legend of the rediscovery of Singapura, as recorded in the "Malay Annals". In ancient times, Singapore was known as Temasek, a Javanese word for sea. In the 11th century A.D, Prince Sang Nila Utama of the Sri Vijaya Empire rediscovered the island. When the Prince first landed on Singapore's shores, he sighted a mystical beast which he later learnt was a lion. The Prince then decided to name the island "Singapura" which in Sanskrit means Lion (Singa) City (Pura). The fish tail of the Merlion symbolises the ancient city of Temasek and represents Singapore's humble beginnings as a fishing village.
The Merlion
statue, measuring 8.6 metres high and weighing 70 tonnes, was built by the late
Singapore craftsman, Mr Lim Nang Seng. It is made of cement fondue. A smaller
Merlion statue, measuring two metres high and weighing three tonnes was also
built by Mr Lim. The body is made of cement fondue, the skin from porcelain
plates and eyes from small red teacups.
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