Snakes are familiar mascots in the lives of Vietnamese people in general and the Southern region in particular. In addition to being included in the list of 12 zodiac animals (twelve branches), snake mascots are also close and a symbol of luck for agricultural activities.
Especially in the land known as the Kingdom of Water like the South, the snake is even more familiar. With its winding image, the image of the snake resembles a stream of water. This is not only the lifeblood of the farming and growing activities of the majority of people in the South, but also the beginning of endless life. Originating from the natural environment associated with the conditions of rivers, swamps, the image of the snake has been assimilated with water, water gods and entered the folk consciousness very early.
Moreover, the snake “is the god of the original water, it is the god of all kinds of water”. Therefore, in the religious culture of the South in particular and the river civilization in general, the snake is worshiped as a water god, with the belief that the god is the master of the water source, who will create favorable weather for the residents of wet rice farming.
With that meaning, many localities across the country have invested a lot in designing the mascot image of the year of the Snake on the Spring flower streets so that people have a place to enjoy the mascot of the year and record moments to preserve beautiful cultural memories.
In Dong Thap, the snake mascot is designed with a pair of snakes in soft, curving lines, leaning against each other to form a stylized heart shape, as if expressing the desire for love and solidarity...
From that lucky symbol, people hope that the year of At Ty 2025 will be a favorable opportunity for businesses to expand their markets, accelerate production... Thereby creating opportunities for many workers to have more jobs, work overtime, and increase their income to stabilize their lives.
