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Thai holy animal statues exhibited in Da Lat resort city

A pair of dragon and peacock statues made by Thai craftsmen are being put on show at the Love Valley tourist site in Da Lat resort city of Central Highland Lam Dong province.
A pair of dragon and peacock statues made by Thai craftsmen are beingput on show at the Love Valley tourist site in Da Lat resort city ofCentral Highland Lam Dong province.

The pair ofstatues are part of a collection of holy animals statues that 270 Thaiartisans worked together throughout 369 days to create as a gift to ThaiKing Bhumibok Adulyadej on the occasion of his 85th birthdayanniversary.

The statues are made of silver andbronze, plated with 24K gold and decorated with crystal and preciousstones. The dragon statue measures 132cm high, 114cm wide and weighs88.5kg, while the peacock is 170cm in height, 127cm in width, andweighs125kg.

The statues are exhibited togetherwith gemstones originated from Thailand as well as bonsai and stoneand wood sculpture works by Vietnamese artisans.

Da Lat is one of the most popular resort cities in Vietnam, which issurrounded by pine-covered hills, lakes, mountains. The town is dottedwith many buildings in French architectural style. The Love Valleyand Mong Mo (Dreamlike) Hill are among the most charming andromantic places for couples, especially in the Valentine Day (February14).-VNA
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