Who else is still inflicted with the panda craze? Get ready for the upcoming PANDA GO! FEST this December, which is set to be the largest panda exhibition in Hong Kong. 2,500 panda sculptures will take over the city every weekend in a different location. Keep reading below to find out where to catch the adorable pandas.
It’s been a big year for the panda family in Hong Kong. In August, Ocean Park welcomed the birth of the panda twins, followed by the arrival of two giant pandas the following month. The PANDA GO! FEST celebrates all the new additions to the family with 2,500 sculptures featuring eight unique designs. Organised by AllRightsReserved (ARR), the same brand behind 100% DORAEMON & FRIENDS this summer, the event is going to be an adorable way to end the year with a bang.
PANDA GO! FEST, the largest panda exhibition in Hong Kong
Ten years ago, ARR launched the 1600 PANDAS WORLD TOUR, featuring 1,600 panda sculptures. This number matched the giant panda population at the time. This time, PANDA GO! FEST will feature 2,500 panda sculptures, making it the largest panda exhibition in Hong Kong. It also matches the current giant panda population, which increased over the years thanks to global conservation efforts.
Additionally, the sculptures are getting a fresh new look with eight new panda designs. These new designs are based on the characters of Panda Friends & Family Hong Kong (PFF HK), an exclusive Hong Kong IP created by ARR. The characters are based on the giant pandas residing in Hong Kong: Ying Ying, Le Le, Ke Ke, An An, and the twin pandas, Big Sister and Little Brother. The pandas’ unique physical features and character traits are visible on each character.
The PANDA GO! FEST will kick off with an exclusive grand welcoming ceremony on December 2 at Hong Kong International Airport. Afterwards, the pandas will take over the city’s iconic landmarks on weekends and during Christmas in December. The journey starts on December 7–8 when the pandas will visit the Avenue of Stars at Tsim Sha Tsui. The following week on December 15–16, they will head over to Ngong Ping 360. Then, visitors can find the sculptures at Ocean Park on December 21–22, visiting their real-life counterparts. Finally, the journey comes to a grand finale on December 25–26 at Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park.
PANDA GO! Specials featuring renowned artists to be auctioned
On top of the public event, there will also be an online auction of some special-edition panda designs. PANDA GO! FEST is inviting 11 renowned artists and figures to create one-of-a-kind panda sculptures. One such artist is Pharrell Williams, the popular musician and the current Men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton. Kasing Lung, the artist behind the viral LABUBU dolls will also present his own panda sculpture. Other participating figures include the actor and director Huang Bo as well as supermodel and actress Du Juan.
The highest bidder can get their hands on the unique pandas by participating in an online auction. Proceeds from the auction will be donated in full to Ocean Park with no deductions. Royalties generated by PFF HK will be similarly donated. This money will go towards supporting the park’s giant panda conservation efforts. Stay tuned for more details on the auction. Those interested can sign up online to be the first to hear any updates.
Don’t miss out on the PANDA GO! FEST to celebrate the adorable giant pandas while supporting conservation efforts.
(Images: AllRightsReserved / Panda Friends & Family Hong Kong)
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The information in this article is accurate as of the date of publication.
