Singapore Tourism Board Celebrates 50th Anniversary of the Merlion- Travel Observation
To celebrate the Merlion’s 50th birthday, the Singapore Tourism Board will be organizing more than 20 exclusive dining, shopping and more.
activity plan
The Merlion statue in Merlion Park near One Fullerton will be lit up every day from 18:00 to 24:00 from September 15th to 29th. The Merlion statue will also be lit up during the 2022 F1 Singapore Airlines Singapore Grand Prix, which will run from 30 September to 2 October.
Plus, explore the island of Singapore with the “Merli-Go-Round x Merlion 50th Anniversary Edition” game and the Prudential Merlion50 Hunt Challenge in the Singapore Travel Guide app. We’ll also be hosting a hands-on event to find the 6 official Merlions.
National Gallery Singapore’s latest exhibition, “Nothing Lasts: Reflections on Sculpture in Singapore,” features RedMan Baking Studio’s Merli Royal Icing Cookies Class. Cookie Class).
The Fullerton Hotel, adjacent to Merlion Park, will light up its façade with warm gold in September to celebrate its 50th anniversary. On 9-10 September, take a boat ride (traditional wooden boat) as part of the Merlion Golden Jubilee Experience, including a photo stop in front of the Merlion Park. Provide a family accommodation plan that combines weekends with afternoon tea. On September 15, there will also be a cake-cutting ceremony for hotel guests, staff and tourists.
limited food and drink
Inspired by the adventurous spirit of the Merlion, Marina Bay Sands is now offering local spirits until 2 October, including db Bistro’s Champagne Sling, KOMA’s Pandan Dream and Spago’s Purple Lion. We offer limited drinks combining spirits and domestic botanicals. From September 1st to 30th, Black Tap’s “Kigure Merli’s Golden Jubilee” will also be open to guests.
The STB Japan office will distribute original dorayaki with the “Merlion 50” logo and the STB character “Marley” to partner companies.
Shopping
Local brands Boldr, doob Bean Bags, Edupod, Fossa Chocolate, Lilo, MerLion Games Studio, Oeteo, Prima Taste and Six by SIX will sell limited edition Merlion 50 or Marley inspired merchandise. In addition to being sold through the sales channels of each brand, some will be on sale at Design Orchard from September 1st to October 4th. Products include children’s clothing, children’s furniture, games, learning tools, and chocolates that can be customized.
There will also be a campaign where locals and visitors can win exclusive Marley merchandise by sharing their personal stories and memories of the Merlion using the hashtag #Merlion50.