According to the reporter's records on the morning of January 23, although it has just been opened, the snake mascot at Hoa Binh city square has attracted a large number of people to admire and take pictures. Many details on this year's mascot cluster are designed creatively, vividly, and attract attention.
With the theme "Peace - Confidently moving forward", the mascot symbol welcoming the Year of the Snake 2025 is inspired by the image of workers at the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant with the mission of continuing the glorious history of the previous generation of cadres, soldiers, experts, and workers for the electricity of the Fatherland.
The logo is displayed on the main background as the logo of Hoa Binh province, with a height of 6.5 m in the center position, the lower part of the logo is the image of Hoa Binh hydroelectric dam vividly described with the effect of spraying steam.
Talking to reporters, Mr. Phan Vinh Nguyen - representative of the symbol construction unit - said: "On the body of the 2 snake mascots simulates the electric cable system of the future and the mission of confidently moving forward, meaning luck and attracting positive energy, adapting to all circumstances".
At the same time, it demonstrates the aspiration to contribute of Hoa Binh youth, determination to seize opportunities, overcome difficulties to build Hoa Binh province to develop prosperously, contributing to building a strong country in the new era - the era of national growth.
Present at the square early, in the most beautiful costume of the Thai ethnic group, Ms. Nguyen Ha Thao (Phuong Lam ward, Hoa Binh city) shared: "The Hoa Binh mascot this year is really impressive. I feel extremely proud of the profound meaning of the worker snake image and hope it will be on the list of the most beautiful mascots in the country."
Similarly, Ms. Nguyen Thuy Linh (Huu Nghi Ward, Hoa Binh City) was extremely excited about the appearance of the snake mascot: "I see that this year's symbol is very elaborate and professional. Not only me but many people when seeing it were also amazed and gave many compliments."
According to Ms. Quach Thi Kieu, Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Hoa Binh province, although the construction time at the site was very short and encountered many difficulties due to the cold spell. However, thanks to the thoughtful preparation plan, the professional construction team, especially the attention and timely direction of the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, the leaders of the Provincial People's Committee, the coordination of departments, branches, the People's Committee of Hoa Binh city and the sponsor of the mascot symbol project to welcome the Spring of At Ty 2025, it was completed on schedule.
“The symbolic mascot project to welcome the Year of the Snake 2025 promises to create a deep impression on people and tourists during the traditional Tet holiday,” Ms. Kieu emphasized.
According to the plan, the mascot symbol will be officially displayed from January 22 to January 12, 2025 (ie December 23 of Giap Thin year until the end of January 15 of the year of the Snake).
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