The Mythical, Magical Merlion

Steeped in the annals of time, dating back to the last millenium, the mythical creature known as 'The Merlion' (Half Lion, half Fish) stands proudly on Sentosa Island and also in the harbour front. The merlion has become Singapore's symbol of eternal shame.

Unfortunately despite what is told to the tourists, the mythical Merlion was created in the late 1970's by the Singapore tourist board as a symbol to help the tourist trade and become an icon for the land. Knowing the true story makes some of the things that are said and read about it highly amusing. No wonder the locals feel the way they do about it.