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Fiona Sun

Two much-awaited pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing have completed their 30-day quarantine and set foot in their new Ocean Park home for the first time after arriving last month.
The park said on Saturday a thorough consultation confirmed An An and Ke Ke were in good physical health, meeting all the requirements set out by authorities.
“An An and Ke Ke are both curious and eager to explore their habitat,” Ocean Park said.
They still need at least another 30 days to adapt to their recently renovated and expanded home at the Hong Kong Jockey Club Sichuan Treasures enclosure before being ready to meet the public.

An An and Ke Ke, as they are called before being given their Hong Kong names, arrived in the city on September 26. The bears are a gift from Beijing to celebrate the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule.
Ocean Park earlier said the bears, both aged five, equivalent to 15 years in human life, would not meet the public until Christmas at the earliest.
It had also explained the pandas’ personalities determined how quickly they were adapting, with male An An being more adventurous and open to new things and female Ke Ke more reserved and nervous.
The park said on Saturday a panda-themed painting competition would last until November 8. The contest is open to all residents and invites the public to paint pictures of the new arrivals by drawing inspiration from online images and videos.


The contest is split into three tiers covering entries from primary and secondary schools, as well as open submissions. Participants must submit the pieces along with about 100 words describing the inspiration for their artwork.
Another competition, launched by the government, is calling on the public to propose names for the two pandas with an accompanying paragraph of about 100 words. Entries close on Sunday.
The submissions, which must be in Chinese, will be judged by a government-appointed panel.


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An An and Ke Ke still need at least another 30 days to adapt to enclosure, but Ocean Park says bears in good health and ‘eager’ to explore


An An and Ke Ke still need at least another 30 days to adapt to enclosure, but Ocean Park says bears in good health and ‘eager’ to explore.


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