On 11/3, the Da Nang City People's Committee announced its decision to retain the mascot models following the conclusion of the flower and lighting decoration project for the Binh Ngo 2026 Lunar New Year.
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The Kim Ma 4.0 mascot at the Lunar New Year flower display west of Dragon Bridge. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
The city has tasked the Da Nang Management Board of Investment and Construction Projects for Civil, Industrial, and Technical Infrastructure with coordinating with the construction contractor to continue maintaining the two main mascot models: Kim Ma Hop Nhat and Kim Ma 4.0.
The Kim Ma Hop Nhat model will be relocated to the scenic lake area on Thanh Dien Hai street, in front of the City Administrative Center. Meanwhile, the Kim Ma 4.0 model will be positioned on the sidewalk in front of the T-shaped bridge, along the Han River.
These two mascots are slated for display until the end of 9/2026, anticipating Central Vietnam's rainy and stormy season.
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The Kim Ma Hop Nhat mascot. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
Regarding the smaller mascot models from the Lunar New Year decoration project, the city People's Committee has permitted local schools to acquire them for display on their campuses.
Chairman of the City People's Committee Pham Duc An has instructed the Department of Construction to collaborate with relevant agencies and local authorities to manage the acquisition and utilization of these models, adhering to public asset regulations.
The Kim Ma Hop Nhat mascot, painted yellow and standing nearly 4 m tall, is positioned in front of the T-shaped bridge, opposite the Da Nang Museum. Its structure, composed of blocks inscribed with the names of the city's 94 communes, wards, and special zones after administrative reorganization, symbolizes local convergence and unity.
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Fireworks lighting up above the Kim Ma 4.0 mascot on New Year's Eve. Photo: Nguyen Dong |
The Kim Ma 4.0 mascot features a contemporary design with details that evoke technology, reflecting the city's aspirations as a smart city and a center for innovation. Situated at the tail section of the Dragon Bridge, it served as a key attraction of Da Nang's 2026 Lunar New Year flower street.
Nguyen Dong
