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The Merlion gets a mixed reaction from Singaporeans. We know it’s supposed to be a national symbol for Singapore, a cliche like the Eiffel Tower is to Paris, but you hardly hear of a Singaporean taking his tourist friend to visit the Merlion.
The statue used to sit at the mouth of the Singapore River, across from Elizabeth Walk, 120m from its present location. It cost 7.5 million Singapore dollars to move it, or 62,500 dollars per metre.

Perhaps the continual spewing of water is just to allow us Singaporeans to channel our spitting habits.

I will always remember those floodlights. I will always remember the first time I walked into the stadium as a child. The scene bathed in a white glow. The grass, vibrant green. The smell of cigarette smoke mixed with that of curry puffs. The stadium announcer’s voice mixed in with the low rumbling sound of the swearing, sweating throng of 50,000.

And high above the crowd they stood, lonely and ignored. Soon the lights will go out forever.

I’m glad they preserved this building because of her rich history. Our collective memories do not just exist in words or images. We need to touch our memories.

Tasty offerings are served up at the Esplanade on the Bay.

Go home and rest.