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Everland launches public vote to name new baby panda
Everland, operated by Samsung C&T Resort Division, has launched a public voting event to name its newest baby panda. The voting period runs from August 18 to August 30 and is available both online via the Everland app and in person at Panda World.
Following an initial open call that received over 10,000 suggestions, a naming committee composed of keepers and veterinarians selected five final candidates. All candidates follow the family naming tradition of using 'Bao' (宝). The finalists are Jubao, Junbao, Linbao, Yubao, and Shubao. The winning name will be officially announced in September to coincide with the panda reaching 100 days of age.
The baby panda, born on June 3, is the fourth giant panda born in South Korea. It has shown healthy growth, with its weight increasing from 171g at birth to approximately 3.7kg. To encourage participation, Everland is offering prizes to 21 lucky voters, including trips to a panda base in China and exclusive merchandise. The Chinese Embassy in South Korea is also participating in the voting event through its social media channels.
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Chinese Embassy in South Korea · Everland · Samsung C&T Resort Division
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The final name will be announced in September when the baby panda reaches 100 days old. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The baby panda's weight has increased from 171g at birth to approximately 3.7kg. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Five candidates have been selected: Jubao, Junbao, Linbao, Yubao, and Shubao. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The voting event is being held on the Everland app and at Panda World. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The Chinese Embassy in South Korea is also hosting the voting event on its social media. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 2 SOURCES] Twenty-one participants will be selected via lottery to receive prizes including a trip to a panda base in China. www.mbn.co.kr · biz.heraldcorp.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Everland is conducting an online and offline voting event from August 18 to 30 to decide the name of the baby panda. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr
- [● 3 SOURCES] The baby panda was born on June 3 and is the fourth giant panda born in South Korea. biz.heraldcorp.com · www.mbn.co.kr