Revealing the Kung Fu Panda Family Around the Chengdu Universiade Mascot "Rongbao" - Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Base | Mascot | Rongbao
After the mascot of the Beijing Winter Olympics, "Bing Dwen Dwen", another giant panda has become popular. This is Rongbao, the mascot of the 31st Summer Universiade.
Athlete "Sesame" incarnate "Rong Bao"
In Chengdu before the Universiade, you can ride customized bicycles with "Rongbao" elements in the streets, take the tourist train endorsed by "Rongbao" in high-speed railway station, and even visit the "Panda Post Office" full of "Rongbao".
In Chengdu's online red attractions such as Du Fu's Thatched Cottage and Wuhou Temple, many tourists take photos with "Rong Bao" licensed commodities. "Rong Bao" commemorative badge, "Rong Bao" paper painting and "Rong Bao" blind box dolls are all in demand, and the market is in short supply.
At present, around the theme of the mascot "Rongbao", the Chengdu Universiade has launched a total of 18 series of 1000 licensed commodities, including toys, badges, stationery, stamps and stamps, and has opened more than 400 retail stores of related licensed commodities in urban business circles, popular scenic spots, subway stations and other areas.
The prototype of "Rongbao" is a giant panda named "Sesame" in Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. In the previous netizens' vote, "sesame" was the first to be elected as the mascot prototype of Chengdu Universiade.
"Sesame", who has just turned 6 years old this year, is a "sportsman". In order to better welcome visitors from all directions during the Chengdu Universiade, "Sesame" is "closed for exercise" and earnestly "dry rice". "Sesame" breeder Yang Cheng said: "It is lively and active, very curious about the new site, not only every day 'exercise' but also with the breeder 'battle of wits and brave'. At present, 'Sesam' body is very healthy, weight has reached 130 kilograms."
The Kung Fu Panda Family in Chengdu
The reporter learned from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding that there are still many "Kung Fu Panda" like "Sesame.
Sesame was born in a "sports family", and her great-grandmother was the "Princess of the Asian Games"-"Yaya". On the opening ceremony of the 1990 Beijing Asian Games, the world's first pair of artificially bred giant panda twins was born, and her sister was named "Yaya". "Yaya" gave birth to her daughter "Maomao" in 2003, which became the creative prototype of Fuwa Jingjing, the mascot of the Beijing Olympic Games. In 2005, she gave birth to the sister of "Maomao", which was later named "Jingjing" according to the name of the mascot of the Beijing Olympic Games ".
At the opening of the 1992 Barcelona Olympic Games, another "star" giant panda in Chengdu was born. Samaranch, then president of the International Olympic Committee, named it "Kobe", which has the same name as the mascot of the Olympic Games at that time and is called "Olympic Giant Panda". "Kobe" grew up, become 150 kilograms of "sports master".
During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, "Kobe"'s daughter "Achievement" gave birth to a pair of dragon and phoenix twins. The Chengdu Panda Base specially named them "Yingying" and "Nini". In 2015, "Kobe"'s daughter "Colleen" gave birth to a pair of female twin cubs, named "Olympia" and "Fuwa" by the current IOC President Bach, symbolizing that the Olympic spirit has been deeply rooted and carried forward in China. The "Kung Fu Panda" family continues its Olympic love.
At present, the "Kung Fu Panda" family is "thriving". In 1987, the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding was established. At first, only 6 giant pandas were rescued from the wild. As of the end of 2022, there are 237 giant pandas in the base, and the individual health and behavioral health of the population are good. It is the world's largest captive giant panda artificial breeding population.
In October 2021, the Giant Panda National Park was officially established, which not only protects giant pandas, but also promotes the protection of biodiversity and the harmonious coexistence of man and nature. Chengdu Area of Giant Panda National Park is located in the northwest of Chengdu Plain, involving Dujiangyan City, Pengzhou City, Chongzhou City and Dayi County. The Chengdu area of the Giant Panda National Park is rich in biological resources. According to the fourth national giant panda survey, there are 73 wild giant pandas and more than 2000 kinds of higher plants in the Chengdu area.
Kung Fu Panda's "Ambassador Career"
The relationship between giant pandas and China's major sporting events continues. From the "Panpan" of the 1990 Beijing Asian Games, the Fuwa "Jingjing" of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the "Ice Dundun" of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics, to today's "Rongbao", each giant panda element The mascot of the world integrates the aesthetics of the times and unique design, and has become a lingering memory of people.
The giant panda is not only China's "national treasure", but also the darling of the people of the world. Over the years, giant pandas have gone abroad as messengers of peace and friendship time and time again, winning the love of people all over the world.
According to statistics, China has carried out cooperative research on giant pandas with 22 zoos in 17 countries. As of 2022, there are 64 giant pandas and their cubs living overseas, and they have become "friendly ambassadors" for China's foreign cultural exchanges ".
On July 21, more than 60 members from Brazil, France, Argentina and other delegations arrived at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. "I know this is the hometown of giant pandas." Brazilian athlete Giovanna Correa said that he has included seeing giant pandas in his itinerary. Virgil Lopez is the coach of the Brazilian basketball team. He is full of expectations to experience Chengdu food and culture. "Of course, I'm looking forward to seeing the pandas."
An expert who has been engaged in the protection and breeding of giant pandas for a long time said that giant pandas have continued for millions of years. They face various harsh environments in the wild but have strong vitality. They are very consistent with the tenacious and enterprising sports spirit; although giant pandas are carnivores. Animals have sharp canine teeth and carnivorous digestive tract, but 99% of their food is bamboo, and they coexist peacefully with other creatures.
Chen Wei, the chief director of the opening ceremony of the Universiade, did not forget to take a photo with "Rongbao" after being interviewed. He also loved pandas and "Rongbao. Chen Weiya hopes to integrate the Universiade spirit of "pursuing dreams, working hard, and youthful friendship" into the entire ceremony and performance, and dedicate a "sunny" opening ceremony to young people all over the world.