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HONG KONG, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — This summer, Hong Kong is going into cuteness overload with a citywide celebration marking the first birthday of its beloved panda twins: Jia Jia and De De! Born to giant panda parents Ying Ying and Le Le \u2013 longtime residents of Ocean Park, Hong Kong\u2019s iconic nature-themed resort destination \u2013 on 15 August 2024, the twins have quickly captured hearts worldwide.<\/p>\n

Panda lovers everywhere are invited to join the fun, with a special birthday-edition LABUBU x Panda Twins vinyl toy, special events at Ocean Park, and photogenic panda-themed displays across the city.<\/p>\n

A Birthday Surprise: A Special Birthday-edition LABUBU x Panda Twins Vinyl Toy, Unveiled<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

To celebrate the panda twins\u2019 upcoming birthday, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) and Ocean Park have teamed up with the monster-elf\u2019s creator, artist and author Kasing Lung, to create a special birthday-edition LABUBU x Panda Twins vinyl toy. The design features a bamboo-inspired green LABUBU wearing a polka-dotted birthday hat and holding the adorable panda twins. Moreover, it comes packaged in a custom gift box with a handcrafted birthday card from Kasing.<\/p>\n

\u201cI am delighted to collaborate with the HKTB and design this Panda Twins birthday special edition of LABUBU to share Hong Kong\u2019s joyful energy with fans worldwide, and to play a part in promoting our city,\u201d said Kasing.<\/p>\n

Starting 25 July onwards, all Ocean Park Hong Kong visitors \u2013 both locals and travellers \u2013 can pre-register on the event website (https:\/\/www.oceanpark.com.hk\/en\/park-experience\/labubu-panda-twins-lucky-draw<\/a>) to join the lucky draw at the Park from 1 to 31 August for a chance to win one of approximately 300 birthday gift boxes, each containing the birthday-edition LABUBU and a commemorative birthday card. Additional gift boxes will be available during the birthday celebrations from 15 to 17 August.<\/p>\n

Trade Promotion Competition Licence No.: 60184-60369 (Only applicable to lucky draw).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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The LABUBU X Panda Twins gift box includes a birthday-edition LABUBU and a birthday card\u00a0<\/em>showing LABUBU celebrating the pandas\u2019 birthday against a backdrop of Victoria Harbour.<\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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A Summer of Birthday Fun at Ocean Park <\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

As the home of the panda twins, Ocean Park will be the heart of the celebrations! This summer, Ocean Park has teamed up with LINE FRIENDS characters to present the Panda Friends Summer Splash<\/strong> \u2013 a memorable mix of whimsical photo spots, water adventures and interactive games. Guests can dive into the Ball Pit Party, cool off at the Panda Friends Splash Playground or go all-in at the Water Battle Zone. Across the Park, you\u2019ll find pop-up panda games, surprise giveaways like panda badges and party hats, and Instagrammable moments galore.<\/p>\n

Starting in August, the park comes alive with vibrant Panda Friends decorations and panda graphics skilfully painted by water-gun artists, while nightfall brings the Gala of Lights \u2013 Panda Birthday Edition<\/strong>, featuring dazzling projections, dancing fountains and celebratory music. Park visitors may receive delightful surprise gifts when visiting the park from 15 to 17 August, adding an extra layer of excitement to their visit.<\/p>\n

Top it all off with themed snacks, exclusive merchandise \u2013 including Jia Jia and De De plushies in kindergarten uniforms \u2013 and special offers, like the \u201cTwin Park Package Ticket\u201d<\/strong>, which includes access to both Ocean Park and Water World within a seven-day period.<\/p>\n

Follow the Panda Trail Across Hong Kong<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The panda party doesn\u2019t stop at Ocean Park \u2013 it\u2019s taking over the entire city! Creative tributes to the panda twins can be spotted around every corner, from panda-themed MTR station takeovers to 32 panda-ified road signs.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a panda lover, this is one birthday celebration you won\u2019t want to miss. Join the fun across Hong Kong \u2013 and enter for your chance to win a special birthday-edition LABUBU x Panda Twins collectable in our birthday lucky draw.<\/p>\n

Visit the <\/em>Discover Hong Kong Panda Website<\/em><\/a> now for everything you need to plan your next trip to Hong Kong.<\/em><\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to download high-res images.<\/p>\n

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