Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots
Vietnam is welcoming the Year of the Snake with striking mascots, from multi-headed serpents to heart-shaped snakes, and other designs reflecting innovation and prosperity.
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A cobra sculpture crafted by artisan Dinh Van Tam is displayed in Da Nang's park west of the Dragon Bridge. The centerpiece stands five meters tall with a hood spanning 2.6 meters and a winding body stretching several dozen meters, all in golden hues. Made of plastic, iron, foam, and plaster, the sculpture captures the grandeur of the Year of the Snake.
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At the entrance of a flower street west of the Dragon Bridge, a vibrant red snake sculpture greets visitors, while a golden snake highlights the main section of the street. This site is the centerpiece of Da Nang's Lunar New Year flower decoration locations, featuring 200,000 flower pots arranged along the Han River. |
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On the east side of the Dragon Bridge, in Son Tra District, a snake mascot wearing a conical hat with a Vietnamese national flag design draws attention from both locals and foreign tourists. The display is part of a city flower and lighting project costing over VND18 billion ($719,280). |
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The red snake mascot, standing 4.7 meters tall, and the green snake mascot, standing 4.9 meters tall, are displayed at the park of Hue High School For The Gifted in Hue City. Inspired by the Nine Dynastic Urns, a symbol of the Nguyen Dynasty’s authority—the heart-shaped, stylized design symbolizes love, harmony, and the aspiration for growth in the former imperial capital.
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In Nguyen Tat Thanh Square of Binh Dinh's capital Quy Nhon, a five-headed Naga snake is the focal point. The statue, 5.5 meters tall, reflects the region's architectural heritage and cultural significance, with lighting, sound, and mist effects enhancing its mystical atmosphere. The statue draws inspiration from the Naga serpent in the Champa culture, prominently displayed against the backdrop of the Duong Long Tower complex, a national architectural heritage site. |
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Facing the sea, another set of modernized snake mascots symbolizes digital transformation and innovation. Behind them, clasped hands represent unity and progress. Surrounding the mascots, a flower garden with over 40,000 potted plants offers a striking aerial view. |
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The "King Cobra of Prosperity," a nearly 11-meter-tall and 135-meter-long snake mascot, dominates the Tet Flower Street in Tuy Hoa, the capital city of Phu Yen. Inspired by digital transformation and artificial intelligence, it is surrounded by models of Nghinh Phong Tower, Tuy Hoa’s tourism icon. At night, golden lights illuminate the cobra, creating a dazzling attraction. |
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In Pleiku City's Dai Doan Ket Square, snake mascots dressed in brocade and scarves represent the traditions of the Central Highlands. Sculptor Nguyen Vinh designed eight snakes, ranging from 1.4 to 4 meters tall, paired with gong models to honor the region's cultural heritage. |
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Two large snakes carrying gold and silver sacks, symbolizing a prosperous and thriving new year, are positioned in Dai Doan Ket Square. This work is part of the 2025 Year of the Snake Flower Street, costing over VND2 billion and completed in just over 20 days with nearly 100 workers. |
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A set of four smaller snakes symbolizes the four joyful and abundant seasons, accompanied by miniature scenes of traditional delicacies and treasures in Dai Doan Ket Square. |
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In Ba To Park, a pair of orange and green snakes form a heart shape at the central fountain. Decorated with apricot flower patterns symbolizing spring, the installation is one of several snake-themed displays throughout the park and Long Dau Mountain. |
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On Pham Van Dong Street in Ba Ria City, a pair of massive snake mascots—over 60 and 50 meters long—coil in three loops, accompanied by five smaller snakes on platforms. |
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At Nguyen Hue Flower Street in District 1, the “Golden Snake” and “Silver Snake” mascots, representing a male and female pair, span 42 and 25 meters respectively. Standing over six meters tall, they anchor a flower street featuring 90 snake mascots in various designs under the theme “Prosperous Nation, Joyful Spring.” Open from Jan. 27 to Feb. 2, the flower street celebrates Vietnam’s unity, transformation, and development. |
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At Nguyen Tat Thanh Street in Bac Lieu, a stylized snake coils around a gold bar, symbolizing prosperity and spring's arrival. The 3.5-meter-tall installation is constructed with iron frames, plastic mesh, and reflective aluminum sheets for a shimmering effect. |
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