Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

By staff of reporters   January 23, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
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.
Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

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.

Photo by Nguyen Dong

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

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).

Photo by Nguyen Dong

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Hue

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.

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Binh Dinh Province

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.

Photo by Dung Nhan

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Gia Lai Province

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.

Photo by Tran Hoa

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

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.

Photo by Tran Hoa

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

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.

Photo by Tran Hoa

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Quang Ngai Province

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.

Photo by Pham Linh

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province

In Vung Tau City's spring flower festival near the Front Beach, an eco-friendly centerpiece features a seven-colored snake mascot within a rainforest-themed space, accompanied by a stylized world map highlighting Vietnam.

Photo by Dang Khoa

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

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.

Photo by Truong Ha

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Ho Chi Minh City

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.

Photo by Quynh Tran

Vietnam celebrates Year of the Snake with vibrant mascots

Bac Lieu Province

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.

Photo by Chuc Ly

 
 
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