Watch: In Grand Farewell Ceremony, South Korea Bids Tearful Adieu To Beloved Panda Being Sent To China
Animals are adorable creatures, capable of showing unconditional love, and it's easy to form strong bonds with them. This past Wednesday, a panda raised in South Korea was sent to China, leaving the entire nation in tears. South Koreans gathered for a farewell procession to bid farewell to their beloved panda, Fu Bao.
Animals are adorable creatures, capable of showing unconditional love, and it's easy to form strong bonds with them. Such a bond was on display this past Wednesday when a panda raised in South Korea was sent to China, leaving the entire nation in tears.
Fu Bao, a giant panda born in 2016
Fu Bao, a giant panda, spent its formative years at the Everland theme park in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea.
Born to pandas Aibao and Lebao, who have been under the care of the theme park since 2016, Fu Bao has become a beloved resident over the years.
Fu Bao/ thekoreanherald
Now, following an agreement between South Korea and China, Fu Bao is set to be relocated to the Shenshuping Panda Base in Wolong, Sichuan province, China.
On the day of his departure, a heartfelt farewell ceremony was held for Fu Bao at the Everland theme park in Yongin.
Check out The Korea Herald¡¯s post on Fu Bao:
How Fu Bao¡¯s farewell ceremony looked like
Fubao's departure was a poignant event marked by heartfelt farewells from fans. Loaded onto a specialised, vibration-free truck, Fubao embarked on a 20-minute journey around the theme park, starting at 10:40 a.m.
Fu Bao's farewell/ YouTube
Approximately 6,000 admirers gathered to bid her goodbye, creating a touching atmosphere.
Fubao's caregivers, including Song Young-kwan and Kang Cheol-won, affectionately known as "Fubao¡¯s grandpa," expressed deep appreciation for the outpouring of love for Fubao. They urged everyone present to cherish memories of her.
Despite facing the loss of his mother recently, Kang, who had become deeply attached to Fubao, accompanied her on the journey to China to continue caring for her.
On a rainy day, the truck traveled through streets crowded with people who came out to say goodbye despite the rain. Videos of Fu Bao were shown on a big screen and people¡¯s reactions showcased the immense love they had for the panda.
With umbrellas in hand and tears in their eyes, it was truly a heartwarming sight.
Watch the farewell video here:
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