1,600 Pandas World Tour in Malaysia - Initiating the Culture of Creative Conservation

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After travelling to more than 15 iconic locations in Peninsular Malaysia to promote the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable development through a series of flash mob, the 1600 Pandas has gathered at Publika for a grand exhibition, offering the public the opportunity to get up close with the pandas, which include seven special edition Malaysia-themed paper mache pandas on display.


This exhibition is taking place in Publika, which is the final stop of the pandas' mission to convey the urgent message of appreciating the richness of flora and fauna, and the need to protect them from further deterioration in order to conserve these precious resources for the future generation. The tour also champions the use of creative and innovative approaches to convey public service announcements, amplifying the ongoing efforts of bringing positive change to the environment.

The opening ceremony was graced by the YB Dato' Seri Mohamed Nazri bin Abdul Aziz, Minister of Tourism and Culture Malaysia where all the 1600 Pandas were artistically placed in Publika for the public to view, enjoy and interact with the pandas.

During the two-week long exhibition, the public will have the opportunity to check out the pandas at a closer proximity. The 1600 Pandas are being placed in a zone where the public get to hug and selfie withe the adorable 1600 Pandas. Don't miss out the first and only chance to spend time with the 1600 Pandas throughout the exhibition period.

Apart from hugging and taking pictures with the pandas, the public also has the opportunity to bring one of the pandas home to keep through an online adoption programme at RM 150 each. The registration of interest (ROI) will begin on 15 January 2015, whereby all proceeds from the adoption will be channeled to WWF-Malaysia's conservation efforts. More details are available on 1600 Pandas MY Facebook page.

The exhibition is from 13 - 25 January 2015, 10 am to 10 pm at Publika. Remember to use the official hashtag: #1600pandas / #1600pandasmy

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