A pristine, clean and vibrant country, Singapore is panoply of diverse cultures, races, and a haven for shopping enthusiasts. It  is the most happening city in the Asia Pacific region, boasting of an arts scene, numerous amusement attractions, exciting nightlife and restaurants offering world class cuisine. There is always something new to see, buy, devour and experience. Though Singapore is a modern affluent society, the island state has its roots in old traditions that can be observed within the ethnic enclaves of Arab Street, Chinatown and Little India.

Did you Know?

The Merlion is the national symbol of Singapore. This mythical creature has the head of a lion and the body of a fish, symbolizing a ‘marine lion’, which hails from a water borne region. Legend has it that the “Singa” or lion represents the creature that a Sumatran prince had spotted which resembles a lion. The fish is tribute to Singapore’s history as “Temasek”, the ancient sea town. The contemporary name ‘Singapore’ has been derived from ‘Singapura’, which literally translates into lion city.