Dragon mascot models in provinces and cities across the country have been completed individually, ready to be displayed during the Lunar New Year of the Dragon 2024.
The giant Dragon Mascot at Nguyen Hue Flower Street, HCMC
The dragon mascot at Nguyen Hue Flower Street, Ho Chi Minh City in 2024 is expected to set a record in size, surpassing the size of the mascot of the Year of the Dragon 2012 and the Year of the Tiger 2022. Nguyen Hue Flower Street 2024 will serve the spring travel and enjoyment needs of residents and tourists from 7:00 p.m. on February 7 to 9:00 p.m. on February 14.
The cute Dragon Mascot in Bac Giang
The dragon mascot model in Bac Giang was made by Mr. Bui Van Quan (32 years old, in Hung Son commune, Hiep Hoa) in more than 70 days. The model is 4.5m high, includes a pedestal, and has a capacity of 10-12 tons, the side is made of an iron frame surrounded by steel mesh, covered with a mixture of sand and cement on the outside, decorated with models of banh chung and apricot blossoms. The model is called “Happy Dragon”, and is expected to be opened by Mr. Quan to welcome visitors for free from January 28.
On social networks, many opinions say that the statue has many features of a European dragon. However, the owner said that he only uses the body structure of a European dragon, and the other details all have the characteristics of traditional Vietnamese dragons.
The Dragon Mascot in Hanoi
In Hanoi, on Hang Ma Street, a family displayed a dragon mascot, making passersby extremely excited. This dragon mascot is designed quite sophisticatedly and beautifully, about 10 meters high. Many tourists enjoy taking pictures of the dragon mascot on Hang Ma Street, making this place always bustling, especially in the days leading up to Tet.
The majestic Dragon Mascot in Quang Tri
A series of images of the dragon mascot in the year of the Dragon 2024 in Quang Tri has excited a large number of public opinions. Accordingly, this dragon mascot statue will be placed at Van An Pagoda (Dong Ha City) after completion.
Through the images, we can see that the dragon mascot is designed in the main yellow color, is more than 3 meters high, and has a majestic appearance with meticulous design in every detail. The statue is about 3.5 to 4 m high, about 6 m wide, surrounded by stylized white clouds mixed with blue.
It is known that these two statues were made by artist Dinh Van Tam (Trieu Do commune, Trieu Phong district). He is also the person who made the cat mascot of 2023 and the tiger mascot of 2022, which caused a stir on social networks and was commented as “the most beautiful mascot in Vietnam”.
It is known that in addition to the pair of dragon statues made of reinforced concrete placed at Van An pagoda, Mr. Tam also constructed a dragon mascot placed in the park of Lao Bao town (Huong Hoa district, Quang Tri province). Currently, the base for the dragon is complete. These days, Mr. Dinh Van Tam and his team of workers are decorating the mascot. Mr. Tam and the People’s Committee of Lao Bao town agreed not to reveal the image of the dragon mascot before the handover around the 16th day of the 12th lunar month to create a surprise.
The Dragon Mascot in Phu Tho
In recent days, when the first image of the dragon mascot in the year of Dragon in Phu Tho appeared, many people admired and praised the mascot for being beautifully crafted, soft, and balanced.
The 2024 dragon mascot in Phu Tho is located at the 2024 Youth Flower market of Hung Vuong Children’s Center, on the campus of Hung Vuong Square, Viet Tri City.
The dragon mascot has an eye-catching yellow color, showing majesty and strength while still maintaining soft features. The material used to design this dragon mascot is foam, 3m high, and 4.5m long. In the coming days, around this work will be decorated with flowers and gold-plated coins.
The Dragon Mascot in Danang
In Da Nang, a dragon mascot model is being installed in the park west of the Dragon Bridge across the Han River (Hai Chau district). The dragon is made of wood, 8 meters long, can breathe smoke, and uses lights to create a fire-breathing dragon effect.
In addition, the park east of Dragon Bridge is installing a dragon mascot model with the theme of Dragon traveling in spring. In front of the ancient French building being restored as the Da Nang Museum, there is also a dragon mascot decorated with the theme Sacred Dragon Seal.
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