HK to welcome 2,500 panda sculptures to spread joy and hope
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Following the arrival of two new pandas and the locally born panda twins, Hong Kong is welcoming one of its largest panda exhibitions PANDA GO! FEST HK, organised by the creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR).
Featuring 2,500 panda sculptures in eight unique designs, the PANDA GO! FEST HK will kick off with a grand welcoming ceremony on 2 December at one of the Hangars, within the restricted area of Hong Kong International Airport. These pandas will be creatively displayed across various locations around Hong Kong, starting in December.
Inspired by Hong Kong’s own panda family, the exhibition also features six exclusive designs and introduces a special Hong Kong intellectual property (IP) – Panda Friends & Family Hong Kong (PFF HK).
ARR will invite both locals and tourists to dive into this immersive celebration that blends art, exhibition, and tourism. It promises not only a citywide celebration of the pandas’ unique charm but also an atmosphere filled with joy and hope.
The exhibition also features six new characters specially created by Panda Friends & Family Hong Kong (PFF HK), an exclusive Hong Kong IP inspired by the city’s panda family. These characters include Ying Ying, Le Le, and the newly added members—Keke, An An, and the twin pandas, "Big Sister" and "Little Brother".
Each character incorporates their distinct personalities and physical traits with anthropomorphic elements, blending local cultural and lifestyle features to create a one-of-a-kind Hong Kong exclusive IP.
For example, Le Le is energetic and active, with round black eye patches and a sleek, glossy coat. His cheerful and optimistic personality makes him enjoy playing with his companions. The black markings on his back form a distinctive "W" shape.
Despite Ying Ying being a mother, her figure-eight-shaped eye patches enhance her shy smile, and her demeanour is graceful and gentle. Her round ears and face perfectly match the meanings of her name, "perfection" and "abundance."
As ARR has gifted this IP to Hong Kong, PFF HK will not only be part of the exhibition but also serve as Hong Kong's giant panda ambassador. This IP may appear in other panda-related events hosted by various organisations. Organisations are incorporating PFF HK into different settings, actively driving culture and tourism.
This initiative aims to spread joy, boost the economy, and infuse new energy into Hong Kong. During this event, all royalties generated from commercial activities will be fully donated to Ocean Park to support giant panda conservation efforts.
PANDA GO! Fest HK has also invited 11 renowned figures from various fields to create one-of-a-kind special-edition panda designs. The lineup includes musician and producer Pharrell Williams; Huang Bo, a celebrated actor and director; Du Juan, a supermodel and actress; and Kasing Lung, the artist behind the creation of LABUBU, among others.
Most of these special-edition panda sculptures will be auctioned online for charity, with the highest bidder winning. Proceeds from the auction, with no deductions, will be donated in full to Ocean Park, supporting giant panda conservation efforts.
The connection between giant pandas and ARR runs deep. Back in 2014, ARR introduced the iconic "I AM HERE" giant panda installation in Chengdu, the home of pandas, which has since become a local landmark. Later that year, ARR launched the "1600 PANDAS WORLD TOUR IN HONG KONG: CREATIVITY MEETS CONSERVATION”, pioneering a new exhibition format by appearing at landmark locations through a series of flash exhibitions.
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