The 12 zodiac animals on Nguyen Hue flower street through the years

By Quynh Tran   February 1, 2025 | 03:14 pm PT
The 12 zodiac animals have been creatively portrayed on Nguyen Hue flower street in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City over the years, using a variety of materials and artistic interpretations.
The 12 zodiac animals on Nguyen Hue flower street through the years

The flower street in 2018 featured a family of Phu Quoc dogs, a signature breed in Vietnam, standing proudly at the entrance. Their happy and optimistic expressions embodied the year's theme.

The 12 zodiac animals on Nguyen Hue flower street through the years

For Year of the Chicken in 2017, a pair of giant rooster and hen statues symbolized reunion and prosperity at the flower street. The rooster stood 3.5 m tall, the hen 2.8 m, and the chicks between 0.6 and 1 m. The rooster and hen could crow, adding a lively touch to the display.

The 12 zodiac animals on Nguyen Hue flower street through the years

In 2016, the flower street welcomed visitors with an arrangement of a monkey family placed on either side of the grand entrance.

The 12 zodiac animals on Nguyen Hue flower street through the years

In 2015, the flower street was temporarily relocated to Ham Nghi Street due to renovation and the construction of HCMC's first metro line. The street entrance featured a family of mountain goats inspired by the famous breed in Ninh Binh Province in northern Vietnam. The figures, standing tall on a hill adorned with flowers and rocks, symbolized optimism and hope for a prosperous year.

The 12 zodiac animals on Nguyen Hue flower street through the years

The flower street in 2014 showcased five majestic horses pulling a flower carriage shaped like a clock, symbolizing the passage of time and the drive to overcome challenges in the new year.

 
 
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