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Vote to name the giant panda cub! |
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Voting has ended – the panda polls are closed!
The 12 final names represent the Zoo Atlanta family and extended family, with contenders from Zoo staff; Zoo Members; the Zoo Atlanta Board of Directors; the new Zoo Atlanta MySpace community; the residents of Chengdu, China; and five local media outlets. And the nominees are …
The person or individual responsible for submitting the winning name announced on December 8 wins a private reception for 50 at Zoo Atlanta and an exclusive viewing of the cub! About the 100 Day naming tradition A time-honored custom in many regions of China, the 100 Day Naming Celebration has its roots in practicality. Until relatively recently in history, infant mortality was common in China, and many parents postponed naming their offspring during the fragile early months. An infant’s 100th day was thus considered an extremely significant milestone, and the custom survives today as an occasion of great festivity. In Chinese tradition, family and friends typically honor the child with gifts and red envelopes containing warm wishes for health, long life and prosperity. |
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