13 Panda Cubs Debut in Festive Sichuan Celebration

Thirteen giant panda cubs stole hearts at Sichuan’s Shenshuping Panda Base this week, making their first public appearance ahead of Chinese New Year celebrations. The fluffy newcomers explored a playground decked with lanterns, paper-crafted snakes (2024’s zodiac animal!), and traditional snacks like tanghulu candy – think panda-sized cultural immersion .

Personality Parade!

From bold explorers to shy observers, the cubs showed off their unique vibes. One cub channeled its inner influencer by climbing a decorative ladder, while others huddled together like a fuzzy boy band rehearsal. Keepers noted their ages range from 4 to 6 months – basically toddler pandas learning to rock their black-and-white swag.

New Year, New Pawsibilities

The debut aligns with China’s lunar festivities, blending wildlife conservation with cultural pride. Visitors spotted sugar painting artists creating panda portraits nearby, because even traditional crafts are getting that #PandaMoment glow-up .

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Panda cubs make their collective debut ahead of Chinese New Year

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