Two separate dragons, the world’s oldest and the world’s longest, were damaged in the attack. Police have released images of two suspects they are looking for.
A Chinese dragon believed to be the oldest complete parade dragon in the world and held in the Victorian town of Bendigo has been vandalised, along with other precious items.is listed on the Victorian state heritage registerIt was retired from use in 1970, but has been used occasionally since then. A second dragon, Sun Loong, is believed to be the world’s longest, at 100 metres, and was also damaged.
“This is just senseless, disgraceful, and it’s disrespectful. It’s disrespectful to the history of our town, it’s disrespectful to the Chinese community who have been such a big part of Victoria’s history, and it’s disrespectful to do this sort of act at an important public space,” Allan said. “To be honest, to me, it’s completely unfathomable.”
She said she had spoken with Bendigo Chinese Association president Doug Lougoon and would keep in touch about the cost incurred.
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