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Chinese Legendary Heroes, "imported from China", 1991 granite commission: Donated by Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd location: Marina City Park « go previous go to next » go back to list

From the National Parks website, including all the typos:

Unveiled by Prime Minister Goh Chok Tong, 1991.  Interpretation : showcases the eight legendary Chinese heroes, deicting basic moral values of loyalty to country, filial piety, benevolence, love, courtesy, righteousness, honesty and modesty.  Lin Zexu (1785 ­ 1850 AD)  : A Ching Dynasty Imperial Inspector whose bold action against trading of opium started the Opium War.  Zheng He (1371 ­ 1435 AD)  : A Ming Dynasty Admiral who was also a great envoy. He was responsible for establishing diplomatic and trading links with South East Asian countries.  Wen Tianxiang (1236 ­ 1283 AD) : A Song Dynasty Prime Minister who refused to surrender to his enemy when the nation was falling.  Yue Fei (1103 ­ 1142 AD)  : A Song Dynasty General who is well known for his loyalty to his nation 

Hua Mulan (386 ­ 436 AD)  : A lady General who is well known as a filial daughter who served the army in place of her old and ailing father.  Guan Yu (160 ­ 219 AD)  : A Three Kigndoms General who was righteous.  Qu Yuan (340 ­ 278 BC) : A Warring States scholar who committed suicide when his nation fell after the emperor failed to take his advice.  Confucius (551 ­ 479 BC)  : A well known Chinese philpsopher.

text of the label affixed to the work:

This plaque commemorates the unveiling of eight sculptures of Chinese legendary heroes by Mr Goh Chok Tong, Prime Minister, on 18 September 1991 These sculptures were commissioned and donated by Tee Yih Jia Food Manufacturing Pte Ltd

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