Dragon mascot fined: Hoping to get a license, increasing the attractiveness of Da Lat

The pair of dragon mascots, the Two Dragons Facing the Lotus, is the symbol of Nguyen Hue Flower Street on the occasion of Tet 2024, and was forced to be dismantled when installed in Da Lat - Photo: MV

Many readers of Tuoi Tre newspaper responded to the incident from different perspectives. Most readers said that this is a work of art, using environmentally friendly materials. Therefore, applying the regulations in the form of construction works is not satisfactory, causing difficulties for tourism businesses and potentially causing waste.

Why can't the dragon on Nguyen Hue flower street 'survive' when brought to Da Lat?

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As reported by Tuoi Tre Online , the People's Committee of Da Lat City decided to fine the Indochina Railway Investment and Trade Joint Stock Company (abbreviated as Indochina Company) for installing an unlicensed structure and dragon model on a plot of land at address 1 Quang Trung (Ward 9, Da Lat City).

The fine according to the decision of Da Lat City People's Committee is 90 million VND, and at the same time, Dong Duong Company is required to dismantle the dragon model within 10 days.

According to Tuoi Tre Online , the pair of dragon models that were asked to be removed because they were installed without permission are the dragon mascot Luong long trieu lien - one of the highlights of Nguyen Hue flower street on the occasion of Lunar New Year 2024 (the year of Giap Thin).

The pair of dragon mascots is more than 100m long, with two dragon heads measuring more than 2m in diameter. The two dragons facing each other were dismantled on April 3 after more than 2 months of display at Nguyen Hue Flower Street (HCMC), and were moved to Da Lat.

The pair of dragon mascots were transported to Da Lat by 17 trucks - Photo: MV

In the case, Dong Duong Company admitted its mistake for not securing permission to install the project.

Reader Le Minh Ky Lan commented: "The mistake of Dong Duong Company: Not asking for permission before installing but doing it secretly, affecting the land there."

In response to the news that the iconic dragons must be dismantled, reader Tran Binh commented: “Artisans have spent a lot of heart, effort, and money to create beautiful mascots for everyone to admire. If there is a place to receive and display them without causing much environmental damage, they should be encouraged and allowed to do so.”

90% of the dragon mascot "Two dragons facing each other" is made from rattan and bamboo materials - Photo: MV

Reader Minh Man expressed his indignation: “Why fine? If the business damages the aesthetics and affects the landscape, then fine them, but they do it in their own premises, without building solidly, and beautifying the city, creating more tourism products. Instead, we should guide the business on how to do it right and support them.”

A reader with email vnbac…@gmail.com frankly said: “Da Lat did the right thing. If not, in the future, anything discarded elsewhere could be brought here without permission.”

It's a waste to remove the dragon mascot while it's still usable.

Artisans in Ho Chi Minh City have built a pair of dragons in great detail - Photo: MV

Many readers see the materials used to make the iconic pair of dragons, which are 90% rattan and bamboo. This is an environmentally friendly material.

Reusing after displaying on Nguyen Hue Flower Street (HCMC) during Tet not only prevents waste, but also prolongs the life of a work of art meticulously and elaborately crafted by artisans in HCMC.

Reader Hoang Thi Hanh said: “This is just an assembly project, not a solid construction. Moreover, their company was given the land to display on the company’s land.

I know that the company's negligence in not asking for permission from Da Lat city authorities before installation is a violation, but personally I think this pair of dragon mascots is only for display purposes, to beautify the landscape and attract more tourists to our city.

I sincerely hope that Da Lat city will create favorable conditions and guide businesses to complete all licenses related to this pair of dragon mascots, so that the business can continue to display them for our people to admire."

Many readers suggested that Da Lat City should provide guidance for businesses to complete licensing applications - Photo: MV

Another noteworthy comment: “The artwork is so great, it only takes effort to transport it to make Da Lat more beautiful. Throwing it away would be a huge waste.”

You can refer to the regulations of Ho Chi Minh City.

Reader Hieu Trung believes that when erecting this pair of dragons on Nguyen Hue flower street, the unit must have asked for permission and received a license. It can be used as a reference for business guidance.

Reader Hieu Trung's opinion: "Reusing works of art and natural resources for decoration and enjoyment purposes is commendable, to protect nature and labor.

I think Da Lat authorities should have instructions in this case, instead of forcing demolition according to regulations on illegal construction.

If it is said that the project is not licensed, then when Ho Chi Minh City organized the installation on Nguyen Hue flower street, what license did they issue for this project? Now Da Lat City guides the company to apply for a license according to the correct procedure. Thank you Da Lat City authorities."

Source: https://tuoitre.vn/vu-linh-vat-rong-bi-phat-mong-duoc-cap-phep-tang-suc-hap-dan-cho-da-lat-20240521121723107.htm