(VOVworld) – On Tuesday the Vietnam National Museum of History will host a symposium on the abundance and uniqueness of Vietnam’s sacred animals, which are associated with its traditions and history. Talks with researchers will help the young audience broaden their understanding.   

Wooden sculptures of phoenix date back the 17th-18th century. (Photo:VNA)

Sacred animals are legendary or fictional creatures used as cultural symbols or to embody a religious belief. They appear in many legends and works of art. Vietnamese people have invented sacred animals or derived them from ones in other countries. The first sacred animals appeared long ago and deeply reflect Vietnam’s spiritual life and culture.