International Exchange Photo Contest 2011
International Exchange Photo Contest 2011
International Exchange Photo Contest 2011
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Merlion country at night – Annie Yang<br />
Merlion (or the sea lion), is the iconic symbol and mascot of Singapore. The word Merlion is made up of: mer<br />
(meaning the sea, represented Singapore’s origin as a fishing village) and lion (originated from Singapore’s<br />
original name, Singapura, meaning the “lion city”). The night photo of the Merlion was taken inside the<br />
Merlion Park, located at the heart of Singapore. The Merlion guarded Singapore’s core downtown area and its<br />
financial centre. Behind the Merlion stood the five-star luxurious Fullerton Hotel, and to the left are buildings<br />
occupied by world famous financial institutions. These buildings symbolize Singapore’s increasing importance<br />
on the world stage as one of the leading financial centres.
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