Move over, Hollywood—Chengdu is stealing the spotlight! 🎥 The Chinese mainland city that birthed box-office phenomenon Ne Zha 2 just launched the 2025 Golden Panda Awards, a global cultural extravaganza blending art, tech, and cross-border collaboration. Think Coachella meets Cannes, but with more pandas. 🐼✨
Since its debut two years ago, this biennial event has become a hub for filmmakers, animators, and innovators worldwide. This year’s edition features 27 awards and forums exploring AI’s role in storytelling, eco-friendly filmmaking, and how to make K-drama fans and anime lovers vibe together. 🎞️🌱
Egypt’s Culture Minister Ahmed Fouad Hanno nailed it: "Dialogue among civilizations isn’t optional—it’s survival." Meanwhile, Nigeria’s Arts Minister Hannatu Musa Musawa pitched African-Chinese collabs in gaming and animation as a way to "flip the script on how the world sees Africa." 🎮🇳🇬
Fun fact: Sichuan Province—home to Chengdu and China’s beloved giant pandas—hosts the event, proving that cuddly ambassadors and cutting-edge creativity make the ultimate power duo. 🐾💡
