In the last days of the year, the construction atmosphere in many localities becomes more urgent in order to complete the decoration items in time, ready to welcome a peaceful and prosperous new year.
In Lao Cai, the "Two Horses" mascot pair serving the 2026 Lunar New Year is being urgently installed in 19/8 Square. This is the central location, where major cultural and political events of the province regularly take place.
According to reporters' records, a group of 5 workers are busy completing the final stages. Mr. Nguyen Van Quang - the person directly constructing and installing the mascot - said: "In just 2-3 days, we will complete the entire installation of the pair of double-horse mascots.
August 19th Square has a convenient location, from here it is easy to observe the Provincial People's Committee headquarters, Provincial Party Committee, Provincial Conference Center and many other modern architectural works, creating a solemn space for the mascot to welcome the New Year.
Observing reality, the pair of horse mascots are shaped with a healthy posture, flexible lines, evoking the feeling of continuous movement, showing the spirit of dynamism, daring to think, daring to do as well as the new spirit in Lao Cai land.
After merging with Yen Bai province (old), Lao Cai province currently has a natural area of more than 13,256km2, a population of about 1.78 million people. After a year with many reforms and innovations, local people expect breakthroughs in socio-economic development to be achieved soon.
Sharing with reporters, Mr. Hoang Van Trung (Yen Bai ward) said: "After the merger, the locality is wider, resources are more abundant. People really hope that their economic lives will be increasingly improved.
Also according to Mr. Trung, this year's pair of horse mascots impresses with their strong and lively appearance. For the upcoming Lunar New Year, he plans to go to the central square with his family to visit, take souvenir photos, and immerse himself in the spring atmosphere.
