"an image of a lion, which represents Singapore with the nickname, the lion city as the host of the 1993 Southeast Asian Games. The colours of the lion, blue, yellow, red, black and green are colours of the Olympic movement and represents the Olympic and sportsmanship spirit of the participating athletes in which the important thing is not to win, but to take part. The 6-ring chain, the logo of the Southeast Asian Games Federation, represents the six founding nations of the Southeast Asian Games and the Southeast Asian Games itself. The mascot of the 1993 Southeast Asian Games is"
"african lions by the Maharaja of Gwalior State. Gwalior Gwalior () is a major and the northern-most city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh and one of the Counter-magnet cities. Located south of Delhi, the capital city of India, Gwalior occupies a strategic location in the Gird region of India. The city and its fortress have been ruled by several historic northern Indian kingdoms. From the Kachchhapaghatas in the 10th century, Tomars in the 13th century, it was passed on to the Mughal Empire, then to the Maratha in 1754, followed by the Scindia in the 18th century. A"
"A nickname for the city is ""Shīchéng"" (Mandarin)/""Sai-siâⁿ"" (Hokkien) (狮城), literally ""Lion City."" Modern historical names are retained as poetic or shorthand names for the island or country and include ""Xīngzhōu""/""Seng-chiu"" (星洲) and ""Xīngguó""/""Seng-kok"" (星國). ""Xīng"", literally ""star,"" is used as a homophone for the first syllable of ""Singapore."" ""Zhōu"" is a term for ""island"" while ""guó"" means ""country"" or ""state."" ""Xīngzhōu"" is used in names such as the ""Sin Chew Jit Poh"" (星洲日报), a newspaper in Singapore until the 1980s. The official name of the country in Malay is ""Republik Singapura"" and the Malay name is used for the"
"""Singhapura"" (""Lion City"") (not to be confused with Singapura), a city state. The short vernacular name was Satingpra, coming from the Mon-Khmer ""sting""/""steng""/""stang"" (meaning ""river"") and the Sanskrit ""pura"" (""city""). The ruins of the important port city of Satingpra are just few kilometres north of Songkhla city. Since the 18th century, Songkla has been firmly under Thai suzerainty. In 1909, Songkhla was formally annexed by Siam as part of Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909, negotiated with the British Empire, in which Siam gave up its claim to Kelantan in return for Britain recognizing Siam's right to the provinces north of that."
"of the East Asia Summit, Non-Aligned Movement and the Commonwealth of Nations. The English name of Singapore is an anglicisation of the native Malay name for the country, """", which was in turn derived from Sanskrit (सिंहपुर, : ""Siṃhapura""; ""siṃha"" is ""lion"", ""pura"" is ""town"" or ""city""), hence the customary reference to the nation as the ""Lion City"", and its inclusion in many of the nation's symbols (e.g., its coat of arms, Merlion emblem). However, it is unlikely that lions ever lived on the island; Sang Nila Utama, the Srivijayan prince said to have founded and named the island ""Singapura"","
"is that the king spotted an animal, which he presumed to be a lion, and hence called Temasek as Singapore (Lion City). The reign of Srivijaya empire lasted till the 16th century. In the year 1521, the Portuguese who were on pepper hunt, had the intention of building strongholds in the form of forts during their sea voyages in the East, on Sunda Island in Java after they had received instructions from their King to destroy four forts in India, Sri Lanka and Sumatra. However, they initially failed to capture Bentan, the stronghold of the former Sultan of Malaca on"
"was changed to Singapura, which is now rendered as Singapore in English. Singapura means ""Lion City"" in Sanskrit, and Sang Nila Utama is usually credited with naming the city, although its actual origin is uncertain. The English language name Singapore comes from its Malay name ""Singapura"", which is derived from Sanskrit meaning ""Lion City"". ""Singa"" comes from the Sanskrit word ""siṃha"" (सिंह), which means ""lion"", and ""pūra"" (पुर) means ""city"" in Sanskrit and is a common suffix in many Indian place names. Sanskrit was used as it was considered for a long period the prestigious international language of the region."
"their World War II occupation. Gedong Kirtya, just south of the town centre, is the only library of lontar manuscripts (ancient and sacred texts on leaves of the rontal palm) in the world. Singaraja has the following sister cities: Singaraja Singaraja is a port town in northern Bali, Indonesia, which serves as the seat of Buleleng Regency. The name is Indonesian for ""Lion King"" (from Sanskrit ""singha"" and ""raja""). It is just east of Lovina, with an area of 27.98 km² and population of 80,500, the second largest on the island. Singaraja was the Dutch colonial capital for Bali and"
"Laos Laos (, ; , ""Lāo"" ), officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic (; ), commonly referred to by its colloquial name of Muang Lao (Lao: ເມືອງລາວ, ""Muang Lao""), is a socialist state and the only landlocked country in Southeast Asia at the heart of the Indochinese peninsula, bordered by Myanmar (Burma) and China to the northwest, Vietnam to the east, Cambodia to the southwest, and Thailand to the west and southwest. Present-day Laos traces its historic and cultural identity to the kingdom of Lan Xang Hom Khao (Kingdom of a Million Elephants Under the White Parasol), which existed for"
"the east side of the Isthmus of Kra. The name Songkhla is actually the Thai corruption of Singgora (Jawi: سيڠڬورا); its original name means ""the city of lions"" in Malay (not to be confused with Singapura). This refers to a lion-shaped mountain near the city of Songkhla. Archaeological excavations on the isthmus between Lake Songkhla and the sea reveal that in the 10th through the 14th century this was a major urbanized area, and a center of international maritime trade, in particular with Quanzhou in China. The long Sanskrit name of the state that existed there has been lost; its"
"a lion named, Singa. It has heart-shaped mane, snout and tail which represents the welcome of athletes to the city with lots of love. A total of 1048 medals, comprising 319 Gold medals, 318 Silver medals and 411 Bronze medals were awarded to athletes. The host Singapore's performance was their best ever yet and was placed fourth overall amongst participating nations. Host nation (Singapore) 1993 Southeast Asian Games The 1993 Southeast Asian Games, officially known as the 17th Southeast Asian Games, was a multi-sport event held in Singapore from 12 to 20 June 1993 with 29 sports featured in the"
"Lion's Head (Cape Town) Lion's Head (Afrikaans: Leeukop) is a mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, between Table Mountain and Signal Hill. Lion's Head peaks at above sea level. The peak forms part of a dramatic backdrop to the city of Cape Town and is part of the Table Mountain National Park. The suburbs of the city surround the peak and Signal Hill on almost all sides, but strict management by city authorities has kept development of housing off the higher ground. The area is significant to the Cape Malay community, who historically lived in the Bo-Kaap quarter close to"
"was a lion; believing this to be an auspicious sign, he decided to found a settlement called Singapura, which means ""Lion City"" in Sanskrit. It is unlikely there ever were lions in Singapore, though tigers continued to roam the island until the early 20th century. However, the lion motif is common in Hindu mythology, which was dominant in the region during that period (one of the words for ""throne"" in the Malay language is ""singgasana"", meaning ""lion's seat"" in Sanskrit), and it has been speculated that the ""Singapura"" name, and the tale of the lion, were invented by court historians"
"area, especially ""Singapura"", which was favoured by him both through the readings of Malayan histories and by Farquhar's explorations. Despite Lord Hastings' less-than-stellar opinion of Raffles before (which had necessitated his trip to England to clear his name at the end of his tenure as Lieutenant-Governor of Java), the now well-connected and successful Raffles was able to secure permission to set up a settlement. At this point in Malaysian history the name ""Lion City"" was applied. The city was in a strategically advantageous position; however, he was ordered not to provoke the Dutch, and his subsequent actions were officially disavowed"
"(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"
"a lion. He then decided to stay in Temasek, named the city he founded Singapura or ""Lion City"". Some scholars thought that the person Sri Tri Buana and the story of its founding to be fictional, and a number of alternative suggestions for the origin of the name of Singapore have been given. For example, it has been proposed that the name Singapura was adopted by Parameswara as an indication that he was re-establishing in Temasek the lion throne that he had originally set up in Palembang as a challenge to the Javanese Majapahit Empire. In this version of events,"
"Lotus Hill Lotus Hill () is a hill in Panyu, Guangzhou, Guangdong, China, with Shizi Lake to the west. It covers an area of and has a peak above sea level. It is from the city of Guangzhou proper and 60 nautical miles from Hong Kong. It is now a 4A-level national park. The hill's name comes from the legend of a vicious dragon in the South Sea who raised winds and waves in the Pearl River estuary flooding lands and capsizing boats, causing the local people to suffer. Mother Buddha came by and was furious at the dragon's behavior."
"Samsung Lions The Samsung Lions () are a South Korean professional baseball team founded in 1982. They are based in the southeastern city of Daegu and are members of the KBO League. Their home stadium is Daegu Samsung Lions Park. They have won the Korean Series eight times. The Samsung Lions were founded in 1982 as one of the original six KBO League teams. They won their first championship in 1985, going 77–32 for the best record in the league. They would also win the championship in 2002, 2005 and 2006, having the best record in each one of those"
"opened in the nearby mountain areas. Leather Companies In China Shiling, Guangzhou Shiling () is a town on the outskirts of Guangzhou, China. Its name means ""Lion Ridge"", so called because of the local mountain ridge that is shaped like a lion. Shiling Town has long consisted of small farms abutting the mountains from which it gets its name. In the 1970s the government began centrally planned industrialization of Shiling as a leatherworking town. It is now the largest center for the leatherworking industry in China. In addition, its forested mountains and ancient temple make it a tourist destination. Recently,"
"Shiling, Guangzhou Shiling () is a town on the outskirts of Guangzhou, China. Its name means ""Lion Ridge"", so called because of the local mountain ridge that is shaped like a lion. Shiling Town has long consisted of small farms abutting the mountains from which it gets its name. In the 1970s the government began centrally planned industrialization of Shiling as a leatherworking town. It is now the largest center for the leatherworking industry in China. In addition, its forested mountains and ancient temple make it a tourist destination. Recently, Shiling has seen suburban real-estate redevelopment of some of its"
"lion. He was pleased with this as he believed it to be a good omen—a sign of good fortune coming his way. Thus, he decided to build his new city in Temasek. He and his men stayed on the island and founded a city in 1299, and renamed this city Singapura, which in Sanskrit means ""Lion City"". The events in the tale of Sang Nila Utama contain symbolisms and meanings behind them as well. For example, the throwing of the crown into the sea could represent the shift of power from Palembang to Singapura. During that period of time, the"
"Asia. The Lion Rock Institute subscribes to the view that ""policies from a free market perspective"", such as defending property rights, lessening government interferences on the market, and advocating low taxes rates and minimal restrictions on businesses, ""will contribute to a freer and more prosperous future for Hong Kong"". The Institute explains that ""In the 1950s, hundreds of thousands fled turmoil in Mainland China. They hoped for freedom and a better life. They settled in droves on the slopes of Hong Kong’s geographical centre, Lion Rock...""Under the Lion Rock"", a 1970s classic by Roman Tam, tells the story of the"
"Later Silla Later Silla (668–935, , ) or Unified Silla (, ) is the name often applied to the Korean kingdom of Silla, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea, after it conquered Baekje and Goguryeo in the 7th century, unifying the central and southern regions of the Korean peninsula. Later Silla was a prosperous and wealthy country, and its metropolitan capital of Seorabeol (modern name Gyeongju) was the fourth-largest city in the world at the time. During its heyday, the country contested with Balhae, a Goguryeo–Mohe kingdom, to the north for supremacy in the region. Throughout its existence, Later"
"Mueang Songkhla District Mueang Songkhla (, ; Pattani Malay: ซิงกอรอ, ) is the capital district (""amphoe mueang"") of Songkhla Province, southern Thailand. Neighboring districts are (from the south clockwise) Chana, Na Mom, Hat Yai and Singhanakhon of Songkhla Province. To the east is the Gulf of Thailand. In the northern part of the district is Songkhla Lake. The name ""Songkhla"" is a Thai corruption of Singgora, its original name, which means ""the city of lions"" in Malay. It refers to a lion-shaped mountain near the city of Songkhla. The Mueang Songkhla District is divided into six sub-districts (""tambon""), which are"
"symbol of Laos and an icon of Buddhism in Laos. Other significant Buddhist temples in Laos can be found there as well, such as Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly housed the Emerald Buddha. The estimated population of the city is 760,000 (2015). The city hosted the 25th Southeast Asian Games in December 2009, celebrating 50 years of the Southeast Asian Games. The name of the city is derived from Pali, the liturgical language of Theravada Buddhism. Although the original meaning of the name of the city is ""city of sandalwood"", as shown by ancient Lao inscription which wrote according to"
"Nakhon Ratchasima Nakhon Ratchasima (, ) is one of the four major cities of Isan, Thailand, known as the ""big four of Isan"". The city is commonly known as Korat (, ), a shortened form of its name. It is the governmental seat of the Nakhon Ratchasima Province and Mueang Nakhon Ratchasima District. Nakhon Ratchasima is the heart of the Nakhon Ratchasima metropolitan area. Korat is at the western edge of the Korat Plateau. Historically, it once marked the boundary between Lao and Siamese territory. It is the gateway to the Lao-speaking northeast (Isan). Its location is . , the"
"Seoul Seoul (, like ""soul""; ; ), officially the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. With surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province, Seoul forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area, home to roughly half of the country's population. Seoul is ranked as the fourth largest metropolitan economy in the world and is larger than London and Paris. Strategically situated on the Han River, Seoul's history stretches back over two thousand years, when it was founded in 18 BCE by the people of Baekje, one of the Three Kingdoms of Korea. The city was"
"Yangon Yangon (, MLCTS ""rankun mrui"", ; also known by the former name Rangoon, lit. ""End of Strife"") is the capital of the Yangon Region of Myanmar (also known as Burma). Yangon served as the capital of Myanmar until 2006, when the military government relocated the capital to the purpose-built city of Naypyidaw () in central Myanmar. With over 7 million people, Yangon is Myanmar's largest city and its most important commercial centre. Yangon boasts the largest number of colonial-era buildings in Southeast Asia, and has a unique colonial-era urban core that is remarkably intact. The colonial-era commercial core is"
"Pekingese The Pekingese (also known as the Lion Dog, Peking Lion Dog, Pelchie Dog, or Peke) is an ancient breed of toy dog, originating in China. They are called Lion Dogs due to their resemblance to Chinese guardian lions (the Shih Tzu is also known as a Lion Dog in Chinese). The breed was favored by royalty of the Chinese Imperial court as both a lap dog and companion dog, and its name refers to the city of Peking (Beijing) where the Forbidden City is located. The breed has several characteristics and health issues related to its unique appearance. Because"
"use of the lion, as Singapore is known as the ""Lion City"". Major religious festivals are public holidays. Singapore has a reputation as a nanny state. The government also places heavy emphasis on meritocracy, where one is judged based on one's ability. Since the 1990s when the National Arts Council was created to spearhead the development of performing arts, visual and literary art forms, to hasten a vibrant cosmopolitan ""gateway between the East and West"". The National Gallery Singapore is the nation's flagship museum with some 8,000 works of Singapore and South East Asian artists. The Singapore Art Museum focuses"
"Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 Fortune Global 500 companies, including Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. Ranked sixth in the Global Power City Index and Global Financial Centres Index, the metropolis exerts a major influence in global affairs as one of the five leading hosts of global conferences. Seoul has hosted the 1986 Asian Games, 1988 Summer Olympics, 2002 FIFA World Cup, and more recently the 2010 G-20 Seoul summit. The city has been known in the past by the names Wiryeseong (, during the Baekje era), Hanyang (, during the"
"Vientiane Vientiane (; ; ; , ""Viang chan"", ) is the capital and largest city of Laos, on the banks of the Mekong River near the border with Thailand. Vientiane became the capital in 1563 due to fears of a Burmese invasion but was later looted then razed to the ground in 1827 by the Siamese (Thai). Vientiane was the administrative capital during French rule and, due to economic growth in recent times, is now the economic center of Laos. Vientiane is noted as the home of the most significant national monument in Laos: That Luang, which is a known"
"Capital"") in modern-day Kaesong, the ""Western Capital"" in modern-day Pyongyang, the ""Eastern Capital"" in modern-day Gyeongju, and the ""Southern Capital"" in modern-day Seoul. The Song dynasty of China tolerated Goryeo's imperial claims and practices. The Liao and Jin dynasties, according to Remco E. Breuker, ""were significantly more willing to recognize the possibility of another Son of Heaven, perhaps because they themselves had always had to compete with other Sons of Heaven"". According to Henry Em, ""[a]t times Song reception rituals for Koryŏ envoys and Koryŏ reception rituals for imperial envoys from Song, Liao, and Jin suggested equal rather than hierarchical"