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The Merlion statue on Sentosa Island in Singapore – By Haakon S. Krohn –

Top 10 Fascinating Facts about Sentosa Merlion Tower

The Sentosa Merlion Tower was a 37-meter-tall replica of the Merlion. The tower was completed in 1995. The merlion is represented and depicted as a mythical creature that has the head of a lion and the body of a fish.

The Name combines the word 鈥淢er鈥� which translates from Malay to Sea, and the word 鈥渓ion.鈥� For years, the Merlion has been the official mascot of Singapore.

The Merlion symbol is prominent to Singapore and Singaporeans alike. It was used as the logo for the Singapore tourism board until 1997. The Sentosa Merlion tower was demolished in 2019.

The following is a list of fascinating facts about the Sentosa Merlion Tower.

1. The Sentosa Merlion Tower Is a Replica

Singapore Skyline with Merlion in the foreground. Picture captured on October 14th, 2019 – By Unwicked –

 The original symbol was designed by Alec Fraser-Brunner. He was the curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium and a member of the Souvenir Committee.

The original design was created as the logo for the Singapore Tourism Board. This logo was used from 1964 to 1997.

The Original Merlion Statue was constructed from November 1971 to August 1972. In 1972 on September 15th, the original Merlion was installed at the mouth of the Singapore River in Merlion Park. This was done in a ceremony officiated by then Singapore Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

2. The Tower Was Completed in 1995

The design and construction of the Merlin Statue in Sentosa were done by an Australian Sculptor; James Martin. The design, construction, and installation were completed in 1995.

This project cost $8 million and it was the largest merlion in the country at 37 meters tall. It was made using Glass Reinforced Cement (GRC) over a steel armature (reinforced bar) at its center.

The Sentosa Merlion is designed to exhibit and tell a 3-D animated story of how Sang Nila Utama discovered Singapore.

3. There are Six Other Merlion Statues in The Country

Mini Merlion – By C1815 –

Including the Sentosa Merlion, there were seven statues but with its demolishing, only six official statues are left. The first one is the original 8.6-meter Merlion statue at Merlion Park.

The second statue is the Merlion Cub (Mini Merlion). It鈥檚 a 2-meter-tall statue erect behind the original statue. The third one is the three-meter-tall polymarble glazed statue at Tourism Court. This one was also completed in 1995.

The fourth statue is the three-meter-tall polymarble statue located at Mount Faber鈥檚 Faber Point. The Fifth and sixth statues are a pair constructed in 199 by the Ang Mo Kio Residential Committee.

4. The Colorful Background of The Sentosa Merlion Had Hidden Meaning

Located at the rear of the Merlion tower in Sentosa was the Merlion Walk. The walk leads down from the tower to the Sentosa beaches.

The walk is colorful and Gaudi-istic to tell a specific story. This walk was created to tell a three-dimensional story of how the Merlion ascended from the water to its overlooking position at the ridge-top in Singapore.

The water pools and mosaic sculptures were part of the story. They explained how sea creatures helped the majestic Merlion rise up and preside over Sentosa.

5. One Could See as Far as Indonesia from The Top of The Tower

Profile of the head of the Merlion statue at Sentosa island – By Man-ucommons –

The Sentosa Merlion was 37 meters tall. This is around one-fourth the height of the Singapore Flyer. In simpler terms, this is the equivalent of an 11-story structure.

 Being constructed atop a ridge that rises 23 meters above the ground raised its elevation. It featured two observation platforms, one at the top of its head and one at the mouth.

On a clear day, you could see all the way to Indonesia from the top of the Merlion.

6. The Statue鈥檚 Four Large Teeth Represent Singapore鈥檚 Ethnic Groups

The creature represented by the statue has several teeth. However, there are four large ones (canine-shaped) that are more noticeable than the rest.

These four teeth represent the four Singapore ethnic groups. These groups include; Malays, Chinese, Indians, and Eurasians. The teeth and the statue in general represent the harmonious existence of these groups in Singapore.

7. There Are Several Myths on The Merlion鈥檚 Existence

The Merlion, Sentosa – By User:Sengkang –

Alec Fraser-Brunner, a British naturalist, created the Merlion in 1964. It was intended to serve as the emblem of the Singapore Tourist Promotion Board, which is now the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). It has a lion’s head and a fish’s body.

According to historical documents, Singapore had a prosperous harbor as early as the 14th century. This, therefore, disproves the claim that the fish is intended to refer to the country’s beginnings as a “fishing community.”

Sang Nila Utama, a prince from Srivijaya, claimed to have called the island Singapura after seeing a lion. Singapura translates to “lion city” in Sanskrit. However, lions have never been indigenous to this area reducing this claim too to nothing but a myth.

8. The Sentosa Merlion Took 10 Days to Clean

The Sentosa Merlion鈥檚 last clean-up job was in 2012. It took a team of professional cleaners 10 whole days to clean up the 37-meter-tall statue.

The cleaners used jet sprays that were rappelled from its head to wash away the dirt. They also applied necessary preservative chemicals to maintain the statue鈥檚 integrity.

9. It Was Used in A Pop-Up Hotel Suite

Tatzu Nishi, a Japanese artist, created a pop-up hotel in 2011 with the original statue housed within a lavish suite. Within one hour of accepting bookings, it was completely booked.

The Singapore Biennale commissioned the month-long art piece, which was placed next to the Fullerton Hotel.

10. The Sentosa Merlion Tower Was Demolished In 2020

The Merlion on Sentosa (already disassembled) – By
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In 2019, it was announced that the iconic structure in Sentosa would be demolished. This was decided upon to make way for a themed thoroughfare that would link the north and southern Sentosa shores.

The project was titled the Sentosa Sensoryscape project and was projected to cost 90 million dollars. The project was to be completed by the end of 2022.

Demolition of the statue was necessary since it stood at the heart of Sentosa.