Symbol of the horse in Hue culture

  • The mythical dragon-horse is often used for decoration in temples, shrines, and mansions. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    The mythical dragon-horse is often used for decoration in temples, shrines, and mansions. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
  • A statue of Dragon-Horse as decoration of architectural structures. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    A statue of Dragon-Horse as decoration of architectural structures. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
  • The exquisite and majestic beauty of the Dragon Horse is depicted by artisans using ceramics and porcelain on a stone screen in Hue. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    The exquisite and majestic beauty of the Dragon Horse is depicted by artisans using ceramics and porcelain on a stone screen in Hue. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
  • The Dragon-Horse was chosen as symbol of the 2002 Hue Festival. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    The Dragon-Horse was chosen as symbol of the 2002 Hue Festival. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
  • The mythical dragon-horse is intricately depicted on architectural structures, creating an imposing and dignified appearance. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    The mythical dragon-horse is intricately depicted on architectural structures, creating an imposing and dignified appearance. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
  • Long Ma is a mythical creature that is the embodiment of the unicorn, a unique combination of dragon, unicorn, and horse. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    Long Ma is a mythical creature that is the embodiment of the unicorn, a unique combination of dragon, unicorn, and horse. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
  • A Dragon-Horse made from marbles and ceramics at Quoc Hoc - Hue High School For The Gifted. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
    A Dragon-Horse made from marbles and ceramics at Quoc Hoc - Hue High School For The Gifted. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng
In the architectural works of the ancient capital of Hue, the image of the Dragon-Horse is commonly used to decorate temples, shrines, and mansions. The Dragon-Horse is an embodiment of the unicorn, a unique combination of dragon, unicorn, and horse, exquisitely carved or sculpted into solemn statues on objects such as stone screens, horizontal plaques, and wall panels. This image not only has artistic decorative value for sacred spaces but also plays a role in feng shui, such as warding off evil spirits and negative energy, protecting the homeowner, and bringing peace and prosperity. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng

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