Although not officially welcoming guests, the pair of snake mascots in the border town of Lao Bao has been admired by many locals, who praise them for being funny and cute.
The Vietnam - Laos friendship mascots in Lao Bao border town - Photo: HOANG TAO
On the morning of January 24, Mr. Le Ba Hung - Chairman of Lao Bao Town People's Committee (Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province) - said that the pair of Vietnam - Laos friendship snake mascots in the town park are being decorated.
"This year's mascots represent the friendship between Vietnam and Laos with two symbols of the two countries: That Luong tower representing Laos and One Pillar Pagoda of Vietnam," Mr. Hung informed.
Over the past month, Lao Bao town has organized a border market with the participation of many booths from Vietnam and Laos. Therefore, the town created this pair of mascots to increase solidarity, friendship and trade between the two countries and two localities.
The cost of making this snake mascot is socialized by the town.
The pair of mascots consists of a golden cobra, and a stylized "baby Na" with long eyelashes and a flower on its head. The two mascots are about 2.5m tall, placed opposite each other. Currently, the decoration work continues to be completed and is expected to welcome guests this afternoon (January 24).
Funny snake mascot pair - Photo: HOANG TAO
This pair of mascots is the work of artisan Dinh Van Tam, who made the dragon mascot for the year of the Dragon 2024.
Last year, Mr. Tam made a dragon mascot and placed it in the same location. During the 2024 Giap Thin Lunar New Year, thanks to this dragon mascot, Lao Bao town welcomed more than 110,000 tourists.
Along with the mascots, Lao Bao town also organized many booths of the two countries for people and tourists to visit and enjoy the culture and cuisine of both sides.
Accompanying the two mascots are two symbols including That Luong tower and One Pillar Pagoda of the two countries - Photo: HOANG TAO
Finishing stages are continuing - Photo: HOANG TAO
Mr. Dinh Van Tam took photos with people visiting the mascot - Photo: HOANG TAO
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/cap-linh-vat-ran-cua-tinh-huu-nghi-viet-nam-lao-20250124085746526.htm
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