The lion head of Singapore

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