Times of Singapura

Singapura - the Malay name for present Singapore. It was believed to have derived from a sanskrit word, meaning "Lion City". During the Srivijaya Empire in the 7th Century, a Prince from Pelambang,Sang Nila Utama saw a "lion' in the island of Singapore - hence he named the place, Singapura. It could have been a tiger that he saw. Singapore is still signed as Singapura by the Malayan Railways ( Keretapi Tana Melaya )when visitors arrive into Singapore via the KTM Railway Station in Tanjong Pagar

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Lion Symbols of Singapore 1

Lion Passant Guardant ( Lion paw raised ) on a tower in the first quadrant, Arms of the colony of the Straits Settlement ( Clifford Pier, Singapore )

Lion Passant Guardant ( Lion paw raised ) on a tower, crest on the main gate entrance to Old Kallang Airport

Lion Passant Guardant ( Lion paw raised ) on a tower in the first quadrant, Arms of the colony of the Straits Settlement ( Tanjong Pagar Railway Station )

Times of Singapura

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Lion Symbols of Singapore 1

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