After being transferred to the Central Park of Lao Bao Town for display to welcome the 2024 Giap Thin Tet, the Dragon mascot by artisan Dinh Van Tam, a DTU Construction alumnus, has received millions of compliments for his talent that brought joy to the people during the Tet season.
This is the third mascot created by artisan Dinh Van Tam after the two previously popular mascots on social media: the "Miss Cat" in 2023 and the "Tiger" mascot in 2022.
The Dragon mascot by artisan Dinh Van Tam upon a commission from the People's Committee of Lao Bao Town (Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province). In early October 2023, Tam and his associates started working on the Dragon mascot with the concept of "Dragon descending onto the rock mountain".
The Dragon mascot by artisan Dinh Van Tam is displayed
at the Central Park of Lao Bao Town, Quang Tri Province
While the "Miss Cat" of 2023 was beloved for its cuteness, charm, and approachability, and the Tiger mascot of 2022 was admired for its majestic and powerful presence, the Dragon mascot introduced in 2024 was immediately hailed as "incredibly beautiful" for its grandeur and mesmerizing aura.
According to artisan Dinh Van Tam, choosing the concept of a Dragon descending onto a rock mountain was intended to perfectly complement the surrounding environment of Lao Bao Park, which is encircled by many mountains. Notably, a highlight of the Dragon mascot is the presence of a golden sphere at its feet, symbolizing the wealth and fortune that the Dragon brings to the people.
Artisan Dinh Van Tam beside his completed work
After three months of work, the Dragon mascot was completed, standing at about 4.5 meters tall, with its serpentine body stretching approximately 7 meters long and a total weight of around 500kg.
The finesse in combining innovative crafting techniques with profound cultural significance has made the Dragon mascot by artisan Dinh Van Tam exceptionally unique. As a result, as soon as it was unveiled, this special piece became an artistic phenomenon and went viral across social media, press, and media outlets. Websites with millions of followers received a "storm" of likes and comments. Everyone expressed their surprise, delight, and admiration for the Dragon mascot crafted by artisan Dinh Van Tam.
The "Miss Cat" of 2023 and the Tiger mascot of 2022 have won the hearts of visitors from all over
Tam is a DTU alumnus and majored in Civil and Industrial Construction. He is currently very successful in the field of Fine Art Sculpture. His training in Civil and Industrial Construction, which included understanding structures, various materials, construction organization, and fundamental software in the field, has greatly supported him in sculpting.
The dragon is considered a mascot that brings luck, prosperity, and strength in Vietnamese folk culture. The presence of the Dragon mascot at the Central Park of Lao Bao Town, Huong Hoa, Quang Tri contributes to honoring and promoting the traditional cultural values of the locality. The success of the Dragon mascot is also a well-deserved recognition for the effort and talent of artisan Dinh Van Tam, a DTU alumnus and it is a source of pride for the people of Quang Tri.
(Media Center)