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The water-spouting seahorse statue, designed to be 8 meters tall, is located in the central square of Kampot city. Made from high-quality composite material, the statue features vibrant colors and intricate details.
The unique feature of this structure is its ability to喷 water from the seahorse's mouth. The modern water fountain system creates powerful and beautiful jets of water, adding to the square's beauty and attracting the attention of visitors.
A statue of a seahorse spouting water in Cambodia.
According to Khmer Times, on its opening day, the seahorse fountain attracted a large number of visitors. Many people took photos and posted them on social media, jokingly calling the statue "Singapot." The seahorse statue also reminded many people of other fountains in the region, such as Singapore's Merlion, the carp-transforming-into-dragon statue, and Thailand's Naga.
The seahorse statue in Kampot Bay is not only a novel tourist symbol but also a testament to Kampot's tourism potential. The seahorse fountain is one of the projects built to awaken the potential of Kampot, a city often called a slumbering seaside town on the Gulf of Thailand. This coastal city, traversed by a large river, boasts caves and waterfalls, and offers a harmonious blend of urban life and tranquil countryside, yet it has been unable to develop tourism due to poor marketing efforts.
Seahorses have long been considered symbols of prosperity, good fortune, and success in the cultures of many countries, including Cambodia. The image of a seahorse spouting water symbolizes new beginnings, bringing good things to the local people and visitors alike.
