Pictured is a pottery sculpture of a dragon, carp and turtle in the forecourt of the Quang Trieu Cantonese Assembly Hall in Hoi An, Vietnam. In Chinese mythology, The imperial dragon signified by its five claws is attributed with the power to control water, rain, floods and typhoons. The carp is known for leaping up waterfalls just like the homecoming salmon and it has come to represent tenacity, courage and achievement in Chinese culture. The sacred turtle is said to have helped create the world. The Hall was built in 1885 by Chinese Cantonese merchants. Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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