Impressive image of 'three dragons converging' from the river and lake system of Binh Phuoc

In Binh Phuoc , the basin of the Be River flowing to Can Don Lake, seen from an altitude of 7,000 meters, meanders like a majestic "three dragons converging" image, creating a special impression during the days before the Lunar New Year of Giap Thin 2024.

"Three dragons converging" from rivers and lakes

For a long time, the image of the dragon has always been a sacred symbol in the Vietnamese people's consciousness. The dragon is not only a symbol of strength and authority, but in Vietnamese culture, the dragon is also a spiritual symbol associated with the emotions and soul of the nation, from the origin of "descendants of the dragon and fairies".

The image of Can Don Lake and Be River was taken by a foreigner and posted on social media in 2020.

In January 2020, a foreigner posted a photo with the caption "Vietnam's river system looks like a dragon, photo taken from an airplane" on a fairly popular group with tens of thousands of members.

The photo was quickly tracked down by the online community. Through satellite images, people found out that the location of the photo was Can Don Lake and the basin of Song Be River in Binh Phuoc province.

Inspired by the photo, Binh Phuoc province created rice and oil paintings to promote the local image.

DEPARTMENT OF CULTURE, SPORTS AND TOURISM OF BINH PHUOC

At the Binh Phuoc Provincial Cultural Conference held on August 11, 2023, in the speech "Building and promoting the philosophy and cultural brand of Binh Phuoc province" by Associate Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Tho, Head of the Department of Cultural Studies and Professor, Dr. Phan Thi Thu Hien, senior lecturer of the Department of Cultural Studies, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Ho Chi Minh also mentioned the image of 3 large lakes in Binh Phuoc, Can Don Lake, Phu Rieng Lake and Thac Mo Lake, winding like dragons, and asserted that Binh Phuoc is the only locality in the country that possesses the terrain of "three dragons gathering".

Image of 3 large lakes in Binh Phuoc: Phu Rieng Lake (left), Can Don Lake (middle) and Thac Mo Lake (right) are likened to "three dragons converging"

Inspiration from a 7,000 meter high photo

Speaking to Thanh Nien , Mr. Do Minh Trung, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Binh Phuoc, said that from the photo taken from the plane of a foreign visitor and the opinions of photography experts, it can be predicted that the photo was taken from an altitude of about 7,000 meters. From this height, one can clearly see the basin of the Be River flowing into Can Don Lake and see the image of 3 winding dragons quite clearly.

Binh Phuoc Provincial Party Secretary Nguyen Manh Cuong (right) presented the painting "Three Dragons Convergence" toPresident Vo Van Thuong during the President's visit and working session in Binh Phuoc in September 2023.

After the 2023 Cultural Conference, the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism adjusted the layout and commissioned oil paintings, rice paintings... and advised the Provincial Party Committee and People's Committee of Binh Phuoc province to make gifts for foreign politicians and businesses when they come to work in the locality, thereby contributing to promoting the unique image of Binh Phuoc.

Ms. Tran Tue Hien, Chairwoman of Binh Phuoc Provincial People's Committee, presented the painting "Three Dragons Convergence" to Mr. Choi Joo Ho, General Director of Samsung Vietnam Company in September 2023.

Explaining the meaning of the painting "Three Dragons Gathering", Mr. Do Minh Trung said that this work depicts the image of three stylized dragons in a undulating posture as if they are transforming, rising, and renewing, expressing harmony, affection, and everlasting strength. The three dragons represent the three regions of the country, North - Central - South, converging in Binh Phuoc with 41 ethnic groups living together in harmony and happiness.

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