Two dragon mascots made of jars are placed at Ba Sang bridge, Ho Van Cong street, Tuong Binh Hiep ward, Thu Dau city (Binh Duong).
After many days of installation by artisans, the two dragon mascots were completed on the morning of January 26. The place where the two dragon mascots are placed is the main road leading to Tuong Binh Hiep lacquer craft village, famous in Binh Duong, regarding 500m from Highway 13.
The bodies of both dragon mascots are made of rollers, a famous product of the craft village.
Artist Nguyen Minh Thuan was the one who came up with the idea of making a dragon mascot using a jar and received support from the local government. He and a number of other artisans began working on it immediately followingward.
The dragon head is designed with clay, molded by hand and then fired in a wood stove so it looks very strong.
The bodies of the two dragon mascots are made of 36 jars embossed with dragon images. These are inherent and famous local products.
After the two dragon mascots appeared, many people enjoyed and praised them.
The cups are made of clay, wrapped around the body of the dragon mascot.
The claws on the dragon’s body are arranged from cups.
Both dragon mascots are made by artisans from handmade products.
According to the leader of Tuong Binh Hiep ward, the two dragon mascots were made from socialized funds, without using budget money.
The dragon’s claws are quite sharp and eye-catching.
The dragon’s teeth are designed from clay, quite detailed and elaborate.
Many people enjoy coming to see the two dragon mascots in person to film and take souvenir photos.
Two dragon mascots made of clay are causing a “fever” on social networks and receiving many compliments from people. Some netizens talk regarding the pair of dragon mascots: “other people’s dragons”, “first twin dragons”…
The two mascots created are a highlight for people every time they go to the lacquer craft village.
