Sculpture “The River Merchants”
This sculpture signifies a Scotsman- Alexandra Laurie Johnston who was a prominent merchant, former ship’s owner/captain, Businessman, Magistrate, Justice of Peace in early years of Singapore.
The sculpture shows he was mediating between Chinese trader and Malay chief while Indian and Chinese coolies load sacks onto a bullock cart.
This is a common sight around the river in those days.
The sculpture locates between Singapore River and Maybank Towers where the heart of the river flow day and night.
Please drop by listen to their conversation, at the same time enjoy the breeze of the riverbank.
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July 26, 2013 at 12:39 am
Interesting post Sydney, although I’m fairly his name was Alexander! 😀
July 27, 2013 at 11:02 am
Haha! You are must be a fun person! 🙂
July 27, 2013 at 2:24 pm
😀
July 26, 2013 at 3:40 am
I enjoy your blog, and especially your interpretation of things… 🙂
July 27, 2013 at 11:03 am
Thank you! That is all I left! 🙂