Photo of the Day – Singapore
A bride and groom pose in front of Singapore's Merlion
Situated off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, the tiny Asian city-state of Singapore is a multi-cultural nation made of up 63 islands. The islands’ residents are a blend of Chinese, Malay and Indian and all three languages (as well as English) are recognized as official languages. The symbol of this highly-urbanized nation - the “Merlion” – is a mythical creature with the head of a lion and the body of a fish. The fish symbolizes the island’s origin as a fishing village and the lion head represents Singapore’s original name – Singapura – meaning “lion city.” On my visit to Singapore, I saw several newly married couples embracing island tradition with a photo op in Merlion Park.
