Photo Gallery: Horse mascots mark the Year of the Horse in Dong Nai

In the days leading up to Tet, Dong Nai has become more vibrant and lively as horse mascots are simultaneously unveiled at central locations along flower streets in many wards and communes, attracting the attention of numerous residents and visitors.

Stylized horse mascots at Nguyen Van Tri Flower Street in Tran Bien Ward retain their powerful and dynamic appearance. Photo: Minh Tai

At Nguyen Van Tri Flower Street (Tran Bien Ward), Bien Hung Park, and the Spring Flower Festival in Tam Hiep Ward, horse mascots stand out with bright colors and energetic postures. These installations not only create impressive highlights for the spring atmosphere but also convey messages of prosperity, abundance, reunion, and happiness for the New Year.

Beyond its strong and spirited look, the pony horse mascot, with its charming appearance, has drawn intense interest from visitors at Nguyen Van Tri Flower Street, Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai province. Photo: Minh Tai

Immediately after completion, the installations quickly became popular check-in and sightseeing spots, attracting residents and tourists from both within and outside the province to take photos.

More than simple decorative displays, the mascots symbolize the intersection of tradition and modernity, reflecting both historical spirit and aspirations for development in a new era. Photo: Minh Tai

Nguyen Thanh Hai, a resident of Thanh My Tay Ward (Ho Chi Minh City), visited Nguyen Van Tri Flower Street with his wife to capture memorable moments before Tet. He was particularly impressed by the vivid horse mascot cluster, which stands out against colorful floral backgrounds in a carefully designed space that harmonizes modern and traditional elements.

A horse family installation at Duong Tu Giang Park, Tam Hiep Ward, Dong Nai Province. Photo: Minh Tai

At Duong Tu Giang Park in Tam Hiep Ward, a horse family installation serves as a distinctive attraction. Nguyen Xuan Thanh, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People’s Council of Tam Hiep Ward, stated that the locality organized a Spring Flower Festival featuring the horse family, which is the mascot for the Year of the Horse. The event also included illuminated tree systems and decorative miniatures. Additionally, the walking street on Duong Tu Giang Street was reinstated to provide enhanced community spaces for residents to appreciate the spring season and celebrate Tet.

Horse mascot at Bien Hung Park, Tran Bien Ward, Dong Nai Province. Photo: Minh Tai

According to the plan, a series of cultural, artistic, and sports activities is scheduled to run from February 6 to February 22 (from the 19th day of the 12th lunar month to the 6th day of Tet), meeting people’s entertainment needs, with funding mobilized from social sources.

The white horse mascot (Bach Ma) at Truc Lam Parish Church in Phu Lam commune, Dong Nai province. Each day, several locals, especially young people from Phu Lam commune and nearby communes, visit to take photos.

The horse mascot in Long Thanh commune, Dong Nai province.

A pair of horse mascots at the Tri An Commune Cultural Park. Photo: Minh Tai

Residents check in with the 2026 Year of the Horse mascot. Photo: Minh Tai

By Van Chinh, Bich Nhan, Quang Huy - Translated by Minh Hong, Minho