Three giant pandas born in October celebrated their birthday together at Shanghai Wild Animal Park on Friday.
Under the watchful eye of panda fans, seven-year-old Xue Bao and Qian Jin, and five-year-old Kang Kang, enjoyed their special birthday feast presented by animal care staff of the zoo.
The zoo also carefully prepared handmade birthday gifts, including exquisite bamboo beds, swivel chairs, bamboo baskets and other toys.
The giant panda birthday celebration is expected to last for one week. During this period, visitors are welcomed to write blessing cards and make Chinese 'wotou' (steamed bread made from corn, soybeans, rice and eggs) or toys for pandas. The birthday party was held to help the public learn more about these adorable creatures.
Group birthday party held for pandas in Shanghai zoo
To mark the 100th day since the birth of the first panda twins in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Ocean Park Hong Kong held a vibrant celebration on Saturday, featuring live broadcasts that allowed giant panda fans worldwide to share in the cubs' milestone moment.
The pair, a female and a male, are the offspring of Ying Ying and Le Le, giant pandas gifted by the central government to Hong Kong in 2007. In March, Ying Ying and Le Le successfully mated naturally at Ocean Park.
Giant panda fans who visited the park on Saturday were treated to complimentary traditional delicacies, including red eggs and pork knuckle with ginger and vinegar, while visitors on Sunday will enjoy the same. These delicacies, commonly served at full moon and 100-day banquets, symbolize good fortune.
Additional celebrations include hands-on workshops about pandas, live performances, a photography exhibit showcasing the development of panda cubs, and more.
Hong Kong celebrates 100 days of locally born panda twins
