The Singapore lion head is intended as an easily recognisable national symbol that is less formal than the other national symbols and References.
Its Origin
On the records in the 13th century Malay Annals, a prince from Palembang was
shipwrecked and washed ashore to an island. There he saw a creature which he
believed was a lion. So he named the island "Singa Pura" which means "Lion
City", from which the name Singapore was derived.
The lion head symbolises courage, strength and excellence, as well as resilience in the face of challenges. It is in solid red against a white background - the colours of the national flag. Its mane's five partings represent the same five ideals that are embodied in the five stars of the national flag, namely democracy, peace, progress, justice and equality. Its tenacious mien symbolises resolve to face and overcome any challenges.
