Merlion, Sentosa
Merlion is an imaginary creature with appearance head of lion and body of fish. Story behind this creature came up with the legend of Sang Nila Utama, , who saw a lion when hunting in an island initially known as Temasek. As an icon of Singapore, the original Merlion statue was located at the tip of the current The Fullerton Waterboat House Garden with Anderson Bridge as its background before moved to the current Merlion Park in front of The Fullerton Hotel. As a replica made of glass reinforced cement over a steel armature attached to the central lift core, Merlion at Sentosa was built by James Martin, an Australian artists. Opened in 1996, this 37 m high statue is the tallest Merlion in Singapore.
Sentosa
Sentosa literally means peace and tranquillity in Malay languages is a very popular island resort in Singapore. Occupies an area of about 5 square km, it lies just half a km away from the southern coast of the main island of Singapore. Among the series of attractions offered here for visitors are fort Siloso, Surrender Chamber wax museum, Musical Fountain, and the Underwater World. The causeway bridge was opened in 1992 connecting Sentosa to the main island. the Sentosa Monorail System was opened in 1982 to transport visitors to various stations located around the island. this monorail service was discontinued to make way for the new Sentosa Express, which commenced operations on 15 January 2007.
Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or "Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park" is a recreational spot with splendid curtural highlights of the grandeur of Indonesia. Officially opened on 20 April 1975, it covers about 120 hectare of area at the eastern side of Jakarta city. The park is summary of Indonesia culture, with virtually all aspects of daily life of each provinces of Indonesia encapsulated in separate pavilions with collections of architectures, clothings, dances and traditions are all depicted impecabbly. At the center, there is a panoramic lake with miniature of the archipelago of Indonesia in the middle that can be viewed from cable cars over it. There are about 10 gardens spread out at TMII, but most are located primarily on the north and northeast side of the main lake. Visitors can also visit 14 interesting museums of various themes.
Singa Ambara Raja Statue, Bali
Singa Ambara Raja statue is yhe landmark of Singaraja city, at the northern part of Bali. Adapted form Buleleng regency symbol, this statue uniquely depicts a winged lion holding a big corn in one of its front legs. The wings consist of 17 long feathers, while the corn contains 45 seeds and 8 leafs, which represents the date of Indonesia's independence day 17 August 1945. the statue stands on a lotus shaped base with 9 sepals. The number of the sepal denotes 9 districts of Buleleng regency. The lion has 30 small feathers on its wings coming from 3 bones as well as 1604 fur's covering all over the body. It symbolyzes the bird date of Singaraja city, 30 March 1604. the statue was officially opened on 30 March 1971 to commemorate the historical struggle of Singaraja people against the Dutch's occupation.
Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park
Taman Mini Indonesia Indah or "Beautiful Indonesia Miniature Park" is a recreational spot with splendid curtural highlights of the grandeur of Indonesia. Officially opened on 20 April 1975, it covers about 120 hectare of area at the eastern side of Jakarta city. The park is summary of Indonesia culture, with virtually all aspects of daily life of each provinces of Indonesia encapsulated in separate pavilions with collections of architectures, clothings, dances and traditions are all depicted impecabbly. At the center, there is a panoramic lake with miniature of the archipelago of Indonesia in the middle that can be viewed from cable cars over it. There are about 10 gardens spread out at TMII, but most are located primarily on the north and northeast side of the main lake. Visitors can also visit 14 interesting museums of various themes.
Singa Ambara Raja Statue, Bali
Singa Ambara Raja statue is yhe landmark of Singaraja city, at the northern part of Bali. Adapted form Buleleng regency symbol, this statue uniquely depicts a winged lion holding a big corn in one of its front legs. The wings consist of 17 long feathers, while the corn contains 45 seeds and 8 leafs, which represents the date of Indonesia's independence day 17 August 1945. the statue stands on a lotus shaped base with 9 sepals. The number of the sepal denotes 9 districts of Buleleng regency. The lion has 30 small feathers on its wings coming from 3 bones as well as 1604 fur's covering all over the body. It symbolyzes the bird date of Singaraja city, 30 March 1604. the statue was officially opened on 30 March 1971 to commemorate the historical struggle of Singaraja people against the Dutch's occupation.
