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Every Lunar New Year, people across Vietnam eagerly admire impressive mascots to welcome the new year. This year, for the Year of the Rabbit, a variety of cat mascots, diverse in shape, size, and characteristics, have appeared in cities and provinces nationwide, drawing admiration for their elaborate and unique designs.
It's safe to say that seeing the mascot evokes the Tet (Vietnamese Lunar New Year) atmosphere, and as the Year of the Rabbit 2023 approaches, cat-themed decorations are everywhere, creating a lively and bustling atmosphere. Many provinces and cities have begun unveiling statues of their local mascots. Alongside the beautiful statues, there are countless unique and bizarre designs of the mascot, providing netizens with plenty of laughs.
The Ben Tre cat mascot caused a stir after allegedly drinking too much coconut water.
The first to cause a sensation came from the cat mascots of Ben Tre. Not only are they lively and agile, but these cats are also very muscular. Reportedly, this pair of cats is 1.8 meters tall, and their most striking feature is their large arms and sunglasses. Many people liken the cats of Ben Tre province to "gym-goers," possessing a strong and healthy physique. The pair of cats are located in Con Phung, the first location in Ben Tre province to be recognized as a "gym-goer."
The Quang Tri cat mascot, with its natural and relaxed demeanor, evokes a sense of peace and friendliness.
This year, the Quang Tri cat mascot statue is located in Trieu Phong district. The image depicts a seated cat looking forward with a natural and relaxed demeanor, evoking peace and friendliness. This year's mascot is purely Vietnamese, being a Vietnamese cat breed, fitting the culture of the Vietnamese people. The mascot measures 3.1 meters high, 2.2 meters wide, and 3.8 meters long. The materials used in its construction are foam and plaster.
The mascot for the Year of the Rabbit in Da Nang
In Da Nang, the image of the cat appears quite majestic and imposing, but people say that this cat looks "bewildered" or "looks like it just got a New Year's gift."
The mascot symbol welcoming the Year of the Rabbit 2023 has been installed at Hoa Binh Square (Hoa Binh City, Hoa Binh Province).
The cluster of cat mascots for the Year of the Rabbit 2023 is located in Hoa Binh Square. The front of the mascot area features a happy cat family of nine cats (father cat, mother cat, and seven kittens), while the back displays the words "Happy New Year". Many people praised and complimented this year's cat mascot cluster in Hoa Binh, saying it is very beautiful, has many striking features, and is well-decorated.
Seeing the cat mascot in Ca Mau is enough to bring joy to the three days of Tet.
The cat mascot for the 2023 Year of the Rabbit in Ca Mau uses yellow as its main color. The cat on the left holds a gold bar, while the cat on the right holds a New Year's greeting couplet. The surrounding area is decorated with glittering gold bar figurines, green banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes), banh tet (another type of Vietnamese rice cake), etc. Many people say that just looking at the Ca Mau cat mascot evokes the Tet (Vietnamese New Year) atmosphere.
The Quang Ninh cat "doesn't bother" competing for the title with the mascots of other provinces and cities.
In addition, the Quảng Ninh cat, carrying a pair of shoes, looks very serious, as if it doesn't bother competing for the title of mascot cat with other provinces and cities because it's busy attending meetings.
The Thai Nguyen cat mascot is placed at the city's central roundabout.
Most netizens have been full of praise for this year's mascot of Thai Nguyen. Many humorous comments included: "This is what you call a real cat, the others are just comical," "I thought Thai Nguyen only had a lot of tea, but I didn't expect the cats to be beautiful too"... It is known that the three cats are placed at the central roundabout of Thai Nguyen city.
This cat-shaped statue is located at a tourist spot in Tien Trang commune, Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province. Many people believe that this mascot resembles a rat or a pig more than a cat.
A cat mascot in Thanh Hoa with smooth, shiny skin has also caused a stir online. This cat statue is located in the grounds of a company's amusement park in Tien Trang commune, Quang Xuong district, Thanh Hoa province. The statue is over 2 meters tall and about 4 meters long, made of cement and painted yellow. During the Lunar New Year of the Tiger in 2022, this company also erected a tiger statue that went viral on social media with the humorous nickname "tiger-pig hybrid".
In Tien Giang, the mascot made from compressed straw looks very unusual, but people are still wondering whether it's a cat or a mouse.
Unlike cat statues in other provinces, the cat statue in Tien Giang is made from compressed straw, giving it a very unusual appearance. After being posted online, many people wondered whether it was a cat or a rat. Despite receiving much criticism for its appearance from netizens, some people were quite amused by the goofy face of this mascot. This controversial straw cat statue is placed at the entrance gate near the cultural market in Vinh Binh town, Tien Giang.
Cats in Thong Nhat Park, Hanoi
Inside Thong Nhat Park, a model of a yellow-orange cat mascot is on display. Its slightly thin body and large belly remind many people of a mouse or rabbit. The cat mascot is about 2 meters tall and nearly 3 meters long. Its whiskers are also compared to those of a mouse. Many people also say that the mascot's mouth doesn't resemble a cat's.
The pair of cat statues in Da Lat are decorated and creatively designed to resemble counts and princesses of the aristocracy.
The pair of aristocratic cats in Da Lat are one of the mascot models that have caused a stir on social media recently because of their luxurious appearance. Many opinions even suggest that these two cat mascots are decorated and created to resemble a count and princess of the feline aristocracy.
The Vung Tau cat mascot is displayed at Tam Giac Park, Bai Truoc Beach (Vung Tau, Ba Ria - Vung Tau). Besides the large pair of cats, many other cat statues of various shapes and colors are also arranged around the park.
The Doraemon robot cat figure is the mascot for the Year of the Rabbit in Vung Tau.
Instead of traditional cats like in other places, Vung Tau celebrated the Year of the Rabbit with a robotic cat from the future, Doremon, much to the delight of the online community.
The Nha Trang cat's cheerful smile heralds a prosperous year.
The Nha Trang cat mascot is considered by many to be so vibrant it needs no watering, symbolizing a wish for a prosperous and peaceful year for the people. Along with that, the cats' traditional long robes further enhance the beauty of the local culture.
