1,600 Pandas World Tour coming to Bangkok
THE 1,600 PANDAS World Tour will be gracing 10 landmarks in Thailand from next month in a move to promote conservation and awareness of environmental issues.
Central Embassy and AllRightsReserved, together with Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), are behind the “1,600 Pandas World Tour in Thailand: For the World we Live in and the Ones we Love” exhibition. The three-hour Panda flash mob will be on display from March 4-19 at different sites in the capital including Sanam Luang, Chong Nonsi BTS Station, Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre, Phra Sumen Fort, the Giant Swing and Lumpini Park.
The 1,600 Pandas World Tour will also go on display at Central Embassy from March 24 to April 10 and will feature activities such as a panda workshop and panda adoption, as well as offer souvenirs. All proceeds will be donated to the WWF Thailand for wildlife conservation in the Kingdom. Details can be found at www.facebook.com/1,600pandasplusth.
The “1,600 Pandas World Tour” was first launched in 2008 by the WWF and acclaimed French artist Paulo Grangeon crafted 1,600 pandas – to mark the number of pandas left in the wild at the time – from paper mache. The pandas were then exhibited in some 100 locations in different countries such as France, Italy, Germany, Hong Kong, Malaysia and South Korea.
The 1,600 Pandas World Tour will also go on display at Central Embassy from March 24 to April 10 and will feature activities such as a panda workshop and panda adoption, as well as offer souvenirs. All proceeds will be donated to the WWF Thailand for wildlife conservation in the Kingdom. Details can be found at www.facebookp, deputy governor for TAT’s tourism products and business, said, “Not only can locals and tourists get excited about the adorable pandas, they can experience the wonderful landmarks around Thailand. We are very proud that this world-class artist considers Thailand a top world destination to display his work. We believe this activity will definitely cement Thailand’s reputation as a top tourist destination and encourage more people to visit.”
Original article from The Nation Thailand 18th February 2016
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