It’s the Merlion’s jubilee! Over the years, the Merlion has become a part of our lives in more ways than one and every icon has a beginning... Swipe 👈 to learn about the Merlion. 📌 1972: Local sculptor Lim Nang Seng constructed the statue with the help of his eight children, and it was unveiled by former Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew on 15 Sep 📌 1987: Miss Universe contestants from 68 countries gathered at the photo spot 📌 2002: Relocated to its current location in front of the Fullerton Hotel after 30 years 📌 2011: Transformed into a month-long pop up hotel #Merlion50 #SingapoRediscovers #PassionMadePossible 📸: @a.dworkz, National Archives of Singapore