Saranggong

Saranggong

One Farrer Hotel, 2022

Bearing a rich historical connection to its site, ‘SARANGGONG’ (the Malay name for the stork bird) brings to life the association of a higher spirit. These birds were once commonly seen near the Serangoon River, lending the area its name.

In old-fashioned fairy tales, the stork was known for delivering babies to human beings. As powerful symbols of birth and new life, they also represent protection and motherhood. Their monogamous nature makes them excellent symbols of trust, loyalty, and fidelity.

In Chinese wisdom, being in the presence of a stork is believed to symbolise longevity and prosperity. With the ability to walk, wade, and fly in silence, the stork serves as a profound awakening symbol of life’s values.