Master Feng Shui, please come in! Can a geomantic expert explain the geomantic function of lionfish?
Although Singapore is a small island, Singaporeans often move, which is perhaps one of the best in the world. Because of the change of living environment brought by urban reconstruction and housing development, not only people generally move frequently, but even the most symbolic Merlion statue in the island country has recently announced the joy of moving. The Merlion statue, which stood for 30 years in a small park in the estuary of Singapore, began to move on April 23rd. Although the distance between the new site and the old site is only120m, it will take six days to complete the relocation in three stages. The statue is 8 meters high and weighs 70 tons, which is much more complicated than expected. It takes several boats, cranes and supporting vehicles to transfer the bridge, and the land and water are busy. After many twists and turns, I settled down in my new home in fullerton No.1 Middle School on April 28th. The whole process is really laborious, time-consuming and laborious. Since Merlion has always been regarded as a national symbol, its relocation has also become a historic move in the eyes of everyone. The Tourism Bureau publicizes through media activities and welcomes the public to witness this historic moment. After the Merlion landed, it symbolically sprayed a water injection. This water spraying ceremony, including the landing time, was arranged at the suggestion of the Feng Shui master. A new park will be built in the new site of Merlion, which will officially open on September 15 this year. Merlion has settled down again, and its environment, pattern and atmosphere are obviously carefully planned. Like the former site at that time, it also stands at the mouth of Singapore, holding its head high and looking down on the blue sky and sea. At present, the Binhai Theater Center, which is in the final construction stage, plans to open at the same time. There are two controversial "big pomegranate companies" that will echo the Merlion and create a brand-new landscape in marina bay. Merlion attracted nearly a thousand people to "watch the ceremony" on the first day of relocation. Why are they so concerned about the statues of the lion's head and fish? What kind of feelings does this concern maintain? What does Merlion symbolize to all Singaporeans? What is its allusion? What is its historical significance? Also, why doesn't this statue have to be placed in the estuary of Singapore? It seems that many people can't answer these questions. Strangely, after 30 years, not many people understand the publication and connotation of a symbol that stood on a historical landmark and was promoted to the national level. What's the problem? Many people don't know that Merlion was originally just a commercial symbol. It was designed by Brenner, curator of Van Cleef Aquarium in 1964. Merlion was registered as its trademark by the Tourism Bureau on 1966, and 197 1 entrusted the famous sculptor Lin Lang Xin. The design concept of Merlion comes from the legend that Shanilautama discovered Singapore in Malay Chronicle. 1 1 century, this island was originally called Temasek. One day, Niirautama, the prince of the old port, came here by boat. When he went ashore, he saw a strange animal with a black head and a red chest. His entourage told him it was a lion, so he named the island Singapura-Lion City. As for the fishtail shape of the Merlion statue, floating in layers of waves not only represents the characteristics of our transformation from a fishing port to a commercial port, but also symbolizes our ancestors who crossed the ocean to make a living in the south. 1972 September 15, Senior Minister Lee Kuan Yew, then Prime Minister of Singapore, unveiled the Merlion statue. In his speech, he expressed the hope that Merlion would become a symbol of Singapore, just as the Eiffel Tower is a symbol of Paris. In the following decades, Merlion successfully shaped the international image of Singapore, and the words of this political leader really played a great role. With the national policy strongly encouraging the development of tourism and the ambitious promotion strategy of the Tourism Bureau, the popularity of Singapore as a tourist destination has also started, and the Merlion statue has become the best lens to attract foreign tourists to take photos. Because of its remarkable characterization, this commercial symbol has gradually expanded from the level of tourism, spread to all fields and levels in various places, and even finally become totemic and sacred. It was originally a beautiful and creative Merlion with a white body, smiling eyes, rich hair and fresh scales. White spray spouts from the lion's mouth day and night and flows to the river and the sea, creating a beautiful atmosphere for the scenery around Queen Elizabeth Road. This work of art embodies the efforts of many artists. At that time, Lin Lang Xinzheng was carved day and night in a corner of the mouth of the Singapore River. Wind and rain, sun and rain, he devoted himself to it, even forgetting to eat and sleep. His eight children sometimes take turns to deliver meals to him, or the whole family join hands to help with the work. Lin Langxin, who was originally famous for creating buffalo sculptures, has made great contributions after some artistic processing and re-creation on the basis of brenner's design drawings. However, he was very modest and told the media who visited him that Merlion was just a commodity for him, not a work of art he created. Nevertheless, this does not affect the charm of Merlion in people's eyes. Brenner and Lin Langxin, who are already dead, probably didn't expect it. Many years later, another strange Merlion appeared. In order to attract tourists, the Tourism Bureau built a giant Merlion statue with a height of 37 meters on Sentosa Island on 1996. Climbing to the top of the lion's head, passengers can look around, overlook the southern islands and the Riau Islands in the distance, and take photos from the gap in the lion's mouth. However, even though the new Merlion is huge in shape, its appearance is not cute. Many people even think it is fierce, and the green light from the eyes at night is even more frightening. What is puzzling is that the Tourism Bureau actually found someone to fabricate a so-called "Merlion Legend" to introduce the origin of Merlion to tourists, saying that on a stormy night, a strange animal with a lion's head suddenly appeared on the sea, and its eyes shone with awe. It came here to protect the people on the island ... This meaningless fiction once caused criticism from many people and even triggered a debate in Congress. Critics also criticized the monster for its vulgar shape. Why did the Tourism Bureau fabricate a myth and abandon the records about the origin of Merlion that have been kept in its archives? In order to promote Singapore and attract more tourists, the intention of the Tourism Bureau to fabricate the Merlion myth may be understandable. But how can we be sure? ...