The Merlion, an imaginary creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish, is used as the mascot of which tiny Asian island nation?
"Tiny Island Productions Tiny Island Productions (a.k.a.Tiny Island Productions Pte Ltd) is a CG animation production company based in Singapore. It specializes in both normal CG and stereoscopic 3D productions. It was the animation studio for the """" CG movie which won the ""Best 3D Animated Program"" category at the Asian Television Awards 2012 as well as the award-winning ""Dream Defenders"" television series. Tiny Island Productions was founded in 2002 by David Kwok, an animation veteran of 14 years, and has a company strength of 120 staff. One of its first major productions was the ""Shelldon"" animated TV series, which"
"on STB-approved souvenirs. Together with the Little Mermaid of Denmark and Manneken Pis of Belgium, the Singapore Merlion is ranked in Japan as the 'Three Major Disappointments of the World'. This meme was played out in episode 6 of the anime series ""A Place Further Than The Universe"", when two of the characters expressed to their chagrin that the Merlion was not as disappointing as they thought. On 15 September 1972, Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew officiated the installation ceremony of the Merlion statue. The original Merlion statue used to stand at the mouth of the Singapore River, at the"
"Lyo and Merly Lyo and Merly were the official mascots of the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics held in Singapore. Lyo is a red male lion whose name stands for ""Lion of the Youth Olympics"", while Merly is a blue female Merlion whose name combines ""mer"" (meaning ""sea"") with ""liveliness"" and ""youthfulness"". The duo represent several Olympic values (such as excellence) and traits of Singapore (known as the Lion City). Cubix International designed the mascots, while another local company, Mascots and Puppets Specialists, developed their costumes. Before and during the Youth Olympics, Lyo and Merly appeared in school events, launches and"
"allude to the ""Lion City"" label of Singapore, and the Merlion, a national symbol of Singapore, respectively. Lyo's mane resembles the Flame of Passion of the Spirit of Youth, the emblem of the Games. It is also a reference to the Singapore 2010 bid tagline ""Blazing the Trail"". The pad on his paw is shaped like the island of Singapore. Merly is vegetarian due to ""a deep respect for all living creatures"", and her paw pad is shaped like a heart. The two mascots were officially introduced by Minister for Community Development, Youth and Sports Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan on 21"
"chain represents the 10 member nations, excluding Timor-Leste and the Southeast Asian Games itself. The shape of the boats that resemble the Pimai castle, represents the host city Nakhon Ratchasima, the Northeast region of Thailand and its' civilisation one thousand years ago. The mascot of the 2007 SEA Games is a Korat cat named Can. The Korat cat is a slate blue-grey shorthair domestic cat with a small to medium build and a low percentage of body fat. It is one of the oldest stable cat breeds in Thailand and named after the Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat) province. As a mascot"
"(hybrid of elephant and lion) and ""singha"" (lion). In Thailand, a pair of lion statues are often placed in front of temple gate as guardian. The style of Thai lion is similar to those of Cambodian, since Thailand derived many of its aesthetics and arts elements from Cambodian Khmer art. In Myanmar, the statue of lion called Chinthe guarding the stupas, pagodas, and Buddhist temples in Bagan, while pair of lions are also featured in the country's coat-of-arms. The island nation of Singapore (""Singapura"") derives its name from the Malay words (lion) and (city), which in turn is from the"
"Manaia (mythological creature) The Manaia is a mythological creature in Māori culture, and is a common motif in Māori carving and jewellery. The Manaia is usually depicted as having the head of a bird and the tail of a fish and the body of a man, though it is sometimes depicted as a bird, a serpent, or a human figure in profile. Other interpretations include a seahorse and a lizard. The word ""manaia"" is cognate with the founding Samoan term ""fa'amanaia"", and relevant to the Niuean ""fakamanaia"", both meaning to make a decoration or embellishment. The Manaia is traditionally believed"
"Poland, Romania, Denmark, Norway, England, Scotland, Ireland, Germany, Netherlands, Belgium, France, Spain, Italy, Austria, Switzerland, Greece, Turkey, India, China, Thailand, South Korea, Japan, Guam, Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Mexico, Cayman Islands, Mexico, Saudi Arabia (Jeddah), the United States (including Hawaii and Virgin Islands) and Canada. Some of these mermaid statues have become icons of their city or country, and have become major tourist attractions in themselves. ""The Little Mermaid"" statue in Copenhagen is an icon of that city as well as of Denmark. The Havis Amanda statue symbolizes the rebirth of the city of Helsinki, capital of Finland."
"logo. The official Mascot of the 13th Asian Games is an elephant named Chai-Yo () (a Thai word meaning pleasure, gladness, success, unity and happiness) whose name is a phrase shouted by a group of people to show their unity and solidarity. In Thailand, the elephant is a very distinctive animal which has lived with its' people for many generations and is universally admired for its strengths and nobility. The opening ceremony started at 17:00 local time on December 6, 1998. It was attended by King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej, President of the International Olympic Committee Juan Antonio Samaranch and"
"the iara of Brazil and the Greek oceanids, nereids and naiads. The ningyo is a fishlike creature from Japanese folklore, and consuming its flesh bestows amazing longevity. Mermaids and mermen are also characters of Philippine folklore, where they are locally known as ""sirena"" and ""siyokoy"" respectively. The Javanese people believe that the southern beach in Java is a home of Javanese mermaid queen Nyi Roro Kidul. The myth of ""Pania of the Reef"", a well known tale of Māori mythology, has many parallels with stories of sea-people in other parts of the world. According to Dorothy Dinnerstein's book ""The Mermaid"
"statue of a beast with the upper body of a lion and the tail of a fish called the Merlion that faces Marina Bay, was inspired by the use of Irish mythology and history by W. B. Yeats. The Irish poet has asserted a significant influence on Thumboo, as Thumboo recognizes parallels between Ireland's nationalistic struggle and Singapore's breakaway from colonialism. He describes himself as a myth-inspired poet, and sees myths as ancient narratives and structures which provide a stable point of reference for a multicultural society. ""Ulysses"" has prompted other Singaporean poets such as Alfian Sa'at, Vernon Chan, David"
"Gajasimha The gajasimha or gajasiha (from / ) is a mythical hybrid animal in Hindu mythology, appearing as a ""sinha"" or ""rajasiha"" (mythical lion) with the head or trunk of an elephant. It is found as a motif in Indian and Sinhalese art, and is used as a heraldic symbol in some Southeast Asian countries, especially Cambodia and Thailand. In Siam (pre-modern Thailand), the ""gajasimha"" served as the symbol of the ""kalahom"", one of the king's two chief chancellors. It appears as a supporter in the coat of arms of Siam, in use from 1873 to 1910, and the royal"
"in the logo embodied Singapore’s continuous efforts to balance sustainability and innovation amidst the urban vibrancy of our city state’s transforming landscape. Grey echoed the island-state’s modernity. Drawing inspiration from Singapore's iconic Merlion and The King of Fruits, the Durian, Singapore Tourism Board conceived Liu Lian Xiao Xing as mascot. Liu Lian Xiao Xing is a five-year-old Singaporean boy who travels around the world with his musician parents. In 2010, his parents will be travelled to Shanghai for the World Expo 2010, allowing Liu Lian Xiao Xing to realise his dream of visiting China. The Liu Lian Xiao Xing character"
"Sea-lion In heraldry, the term sea-lion (sometimes called a morse) refers to a legendary creature that has the head and upper body of a lion, but with webbed forelimbs and a fish tail. These occur most frequently as supporters, but also occur as crests and occasionally as charges. Sea-lions are frequently found in ""sejant"" or ""sejant-erect"" (sitting upright) attitudes, but may also be found ""naiant"" (horizontally, as if swimming) or ""assurgeant"" (issuing from the waves of the sea). The sea-lion is prominent in the heraldic tradition of the Philippines, where it features on the coats of arms of the capital,"
"of Myanmar, implies that the 19th ASEAN University Games will be held in Nay Pyi Taw. The official mascot for the games is Ayeyarwady Dolphin. it was chosen for its presence in the three rivers of Southeast Asia Nations: Ayeyarwady River (MYANMAR), the Mahakam River (INDONESIAN BORNEO) and Mekong River. They are the most intelligent animal among all animals all over the world. And they are adorable, active, intelligent, friendly and helpful. So using the Ayeyarwady Dolphin can reflect that young people are active, intelligent, youthful, helpful and kind. For Myanmar, Ayeyarwady Dolphin is one of the luckiest one of"
"and unity of the participants. The mascot of the 2016 ASEAN University Games is a lion named Nila, which is also previously the mascot of the 2015 Southeast Asian Games and the 2015 ASEAN Para Games. The name comes from Sang Nila Utama, the founder of Singapura. Nila has a red mane and heart-shaped face and is described as courage, passionate and friendly. The rehash of Nila as the mascot of the games is meant to promote friendship and ASEAN solidarity in the youth of ASEAN through sports. A total of 10 sponsors sponsored the games. The opening ceremony was"
"national symbol, the Merlion. The Merlion was originally designed for the Singapore Tourism Board as their logo in 1964. It went on to be sculpted by Mr Lim Nang Seng and completed in 1972. It now sits at Merlion Park in Marina Bay. Alec Fraser-Brunner Alec Frederick Fraser-Brunner (born 6 April 1906—died 17 Sept 1986) was a British ichthyologist. His career included work with the Colonial Office, the Food and Agriculture Organization, and as the curator of the Van Kleef Aquarium in Singapore and the aquarium at Edinburgh Zoo. Amongst his written works is ""Cussons Book of Tropical Fishes"", published"
"Singa Merlionus Singa Merlionus is one of the installation exhibits celebration the reopening of National Museum of Singapore's re-opening. Created by David Chan, it was on display from December 2, 2006 to January 31, 2007. ""Singa Merlionus"", the assigned technical name for this new Merlion model, is the project’s title. It draws on cultural heritage in the form of the Merlion, a local icon in Singapore, and reinvents or renews it as a genetically modified animal, thus imbuing it with new forms, meanings and identity. In this version, the gap between fantasy and reality is finally bridged. The creature is"
"The elephant is also on the flag of the Kingdom of Laos with three elephants visible, supporting an umbrella (another symbol of royal power) until it became a republic in 1975. Other Southeast Asian realms have also displayed one or more white elephants. The elephant also lends its name to some landmarks in Asia. Elephanta Island (also called ""Gharapuri Island"") in Mumbai Harbour was given this name by 17th century Portuguese explorers who saw a monolithic basalt sculpture of an elephant near the entrance to what became known as the Elephanta Caves. The Portuguese attempted to take it home with"
"Mister Donut has a distinctive orange and white logo in the likeness of a moustachioed chef. More recently, the chain developed a set of mascot characters based on its donuts. One character in particular, , a lion with a mane shaped like its donut line, has become equally recognizable (if not more so) to customers in Japan. One Mister Donut advertising jingle featured a song sung by two people in various settings: Today, the Mister Donut brand survives in the Philippines, Japan, Thailand, and China, and the company is expanding into other areas of Asia such as Taiwan and South"
"the Merlion, a symbol based on a Singapore mythical legend, that became an icon of the Singapore destination. The board has also been providing travel agent licensing and tourist guide training. STPB actively promoted the development of infrastructure, including the building of hotels and tourist attractions such as the Jurong Bird Park and Sentosa which is now a popular resort island for both tourists and local visitors. The board also markets the city as a convention venue and organises events to attract visitors. In the 1980s, several historic and culturally significant areas such as Chinatown, Little India and Kampong Glam"
"Games is a flower divided into 10 equally shaped triangular petals, represents the 10 ASEAN member nations, which are also the games participating nations. The 10 petal flower circular arrangement represents commitment, unity and harmony of the 10 ASEAN nations as well as equality and opportunity in sports and life for people with disabilities. The mascot of the 2001 ASEAN Para Games is a mousedeer named, ""Ujang"". The mousedeer is a native animal in Malaysia locally known as pelanduk or kancil which is shy, but very agile and quick thinking. It is a favourite character in local folktales commonly known"
"arms of Cambodia, officially adopted in 1993. Gajasimha The gajasimha or gajasiha (from / ) is a mythical hybrid animal in Hindu mythology, appearing as a ""sinha"" or ""rajasiha"" (mythical lion) with the head or trunk of an elephant. It is found as a motif in Indian and Sinhalese art, and is used as a heraldic symbol in some Southeast Asian countries, especially Cambodia and Thailand. In Siam (pre-modern Thailand), the ""gajasimha"" served as the symbol of the ""kalahom"", one of the king's two chief chancellors. It appears as a supporter in the coat of arms of Siam, in use"
"the latest folklores being promoted where it is supposed to come up to rest on Sentosa now and then. Singa Merlionus Singa Merlionus is one of the installation exhibits celebration the reopening of National Museum of Singapore's re-opening. Created by David Chan, it was on display from December 2, 2006 to January 31, 2007. ""Singa Merlionus"", the assigned technical name for this new Merlion model, is the project’s title. It draws on cultural heritage in the form of the Merlion, a local icon in Singapore, and reinvents or renews it as a genetically modified animal, thus imbuing it with new"
"of the southern central coastal region of Vietnam is famous for bird nest - a product of high economic value in general and a specialty of Da Nang in particular. The mascot is a stylized little boy with funny hair on the head, a small V-shaped tail (a characteristic of oats), holding a lit torch represents the spirit of unity, peace and health of human life. The sun of the Olympic Council of Asia and on the traditional wave of mascot costumes symbolizing the Asian Beach Games. The colors used for the mascot is blue, red, black and gold representing"
"from the ones in Massachusetts. The first international locations opened in Bangkok, Thailand in 2014 and in Abu Dhabi, UAE. A shop in Xian, China and one in Hong Kong opened in 2015. By 2017 there were shops in 6 different Asian countries. The mascot is now a red-eyed moose whose name is Stoney. The store was named after two homeless men for whom Robert Rook did pro bono work, who asked that the ice cream shop be named after them. Emack and Bolio were mascots of a sort for the first store. The Bolios were a non-fraternal group of"
"2009 for workers to take a closer look at the hole. The incident happened as a result of the lack of lightning protection on the Merlion itself. These five Merlions in Singapore are the only ones recognised by the STB: Also, a pair of Merlion statues were constructed by the Ang Mo Kio Residential Committee in 1999. Those sit at the entrance of the car park along Ang Mo Kio Ave 1. A wide variety of Merlion souvenirs are sold at tourist areas in Singapore. Some form of Merlion souvenirs include: Merlion The Merlion (Malay: ""Singa-Laut"", Chinese: 鱼尾狮, Tamil: மெர்லயன்)"
"the Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar, offshore islands of south-western Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, southern Cambodia and Vietnam, and many of the small islands between Sumatra, the Philippines and the Solomon Islands. On Palau, the only distinct subspecies ""C. n. pelewensis"" is found. The Nicobar pigeon roams in flocks from island to island, usually sleeping on offshore islets where no predators occur and spends the day in areas with better food availability, not shying away from areas inhabited by humans. Its food consists of seeds, fruit and buds, and it is attracted to areas where grain is available. A gizzard stone helps"
"which are Yellow, blue, red and white. Yellow represents enthusiasm, Blue represents unity and harmony in sports, Red represents the fighting spirit, insistence and the bravery in facing challenges and White represents solemnity, pure soul and sincerity. The official mascot of the 2014 Sukma Games is a lion named ""Singa Utara"" (Northern Lion). Despite the fact that the lion does not exist in Malaysia, the lion is regarded as the icon and state identity of Perlis. Its' adoption as the games mascot is to reflect the courage, agility, activeness and intelligence characteristic of the participating athletes and the caring characteristics"
"in Southeast Asian Games history to use the 6-ring chain Federation logo before it was replaced by the 10-ring chain Federation logo at the 1999 Southeast Asian Games. The mascot of the 1997 Southeast Asian Games is a Ramayana epic character named ""Hanuman"". The Ramayana, known in Java, Indonesia as Kakawin Ramayana, is an Indian epic, which spread into Southeast Asia including the Indonesian archipelago during the ancient times. It does not only exists in oral and literary works, but also serves as the underlying theme for art performances and as the inspiration for other works, such as sculptures, paintings"
"persons may be referred to as great lions (太獅), and those manipulated by one person little lions (少獅). The performances may also be broadly divided into civil (文獅) and martial (武獅) styles. The civil style emphasizes the character and mimics and behaviour of the lion, while the martial style is focused on acrobatics and energetic movements. There are related forms of dances with mask figures that represent mythical creatures such as the Qilin and Pixiu. The Qilin dance is most commonly performed by the Hakka people who were originally from northern China, but have largely settled in the south of"
"Malay Peninsula was accepted as a distinct subspecies in 2004, the chairman of the ""Malaysian Association of Zoos, Parks and Aquaria"" argued that the new subspecies should be named ""Panthera tigris malayensis"" to reflect the geographical region of its range. As a compromise, it received the vernacular name ""Malayan tiger"" and the scientific name ""Panthera tigris jacksoni"", which honours the tiger conservationist Peter Jackson. The Malayan tiger is the national animal of Malaysia. Two tigers are depicted as supporters in the coat of arms of Malaysia, coat of arms of Johor and in the coat of arms of Singapore. The"
"to Indonesian island of Komodo. The museum displays taxidermed animals and skeletons, also diorama of several animal habitats of Indonesian archipelago. By 2016, the museum focused only on displaying the collection of taxidermed body and skeletons of reptiles and amphibians of Indonesian archipelago. The park surrounding the museum main building is the site of a reptile park, a mini zoo with collection of more than 67 species of reptiles. There are numbers of terrariums containing reptiles, mainly snakes and lizards, and also several large enclosures containing large reptiles; such as saltwater crocodile, python, and komodo dragon. There is also a"