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There are so many homages to Sơn Tùng M-TP’s country, including the jade water buffalo, Vietnam’s national animal, which symbolizes wealth and prosperity.
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The dragons stalk the island, flicking their huge tongues in hopes of picking up the scent of a deer, wild boar, or water buffalo — the latter two species introduced by humans — or rodents and other smaller reptiles, including baby Komodo dragons.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
His love of animals and the outdoors led him to purchase five water buffalo to begin a cheese-making business, offering tours to curious visitors.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Guests were served meals over several days, dancers in bright headdresses performed for the crowd, and water buffalo – the most valuable gift a family can give – were led into the courtyard for sacrifice.
—Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
The dragons stalk the island, flicking their huge tongues in hopes of picking up the scent of a deer, wild boar, or water buffalo — the latter two species introduced by humans — or rodents and other smaller reptiles, including baby Komodo dragons.
—Craig Stanford, Big Think, 7 May 2026
His love of animals and the outdoors led him to purchase five water buffalo to begin a cheese-making business, offering tours to curious visitors.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
Guests were served meals over several days, dancers in bright headdresses performed for the crowd, and water buffalo – the most valuable gift a family can give – were led into the courtyard for sacrifice.
—Claire White, The Conversation, 15 Jan. 2026
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“Water buffalo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20buffalo. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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