Out of office: Merlion is unavailable from July 27-28
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The covered up Merlion will not be available for photo-taking for two days.
ST ILLUSTRATION: MANUEL FRANCISCO
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SINGAPORE – Hi there, it’s me, the Merlion. You know, that half-lion, half-fish statue that spouts water and sits across the bay from the Marina Bay Sands?
Yes, thaaat one. I will be unavailable from July 27-28. I need a break too, you know, or what my manager – the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) – says, “maintenance works”.
“While these works are in progress, the main Merlion statue will be covered in scaffolding and will not be available for photo-taking,” STB said. So no peeping.
In the meantime, please look for my younger sibling – the Merlion cub – at the Merlion Park nearby.
“We seek the public’s understanding as the works and barricades may cause some inconvenience during this period,” STB added.
Love, Merlion.
