On a rainy day filled with emotion, thousands of South Koreans gathered at Everland Resort in Yongin to say a heartfelt \"Goodbye, Fu Bao!\" 🐼❤️ Amid umbrellas and tears, fans of all ages came to bid farewell to the beloved giant panda who has captured hearts across the nation.
Fu Bao, the first giant panda naturally born in South Korea, is scheduled to leave the country on April 3, 2024. She'll be returning to her ancestral home in Sichuan Province, southwest China, on the same day. 🌏✈️🇨🇳
After her arrival, Fu Bao will spend a month in quarantine at the Shenshuping Base of Wolong National Nature Reserve before being introduced to her new surroundings. This is a standard procedure to ensure her smooth transition and health. 🏞️🌿
Under the giant panda research cooperation program, all pandas born overseas return to China before they turn four years old. This is because giant pandas reach maturity around that age and play a crucial role in conservation breeding programs. Fu Bao's return marks an important step in global efforts to protect this endangered species. 🌟🌱
For many in South Korea, Fu Bao isn't just a panda—she's a symbol of friendship and shared commitment to wildlife conservation between South Korea and China. Her departure is bittersweet, but knowing she'll contribute to the survival of her species brings joy amid the goodbyes. 🥰🐾
As we wave farewell to Fu Bao, we celebrate the happiness she brought and wish her a wonderful new chapter back home in China. 안녕, Fu Bao! We'll miss you! 💖👋
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
