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Kai Kai (#717)
开开
alive male
Born August 5, 2008
Kai Kai (开开, studbook #717), also known by his original name Shu Xiang (蜀祥), is a male giant panda born August 5, 2008 at Chengdu Base. Son of Shu Qing (蜀庆), he was gifted to Macau in December 2009 alongside Xin Xin (心心) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Macau's return to China. His name was chosen by Macau citizens with 44% of the vote. Nicknamed "Mickey Mouse" for his large, straight ears, he lived in Macau for nearly 6 years before returning to Chengdu in November 2015 to participate in the national breeding program.
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Birth date
August 5, 2008
Birth place
Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
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Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding
Status
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Kai Kai (开开, studbook #717), also known by his original name Shu Xiang (蜀祥), is a male giant panda born August 5, 2008 at Chengdu Base. Son of Shu Qing (蜀庆), he was gifted to Macau in December 2009 alongside Xin Xin (心心) to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Macau's return to China. His name was chosen by Macau citizens with 44% of the vote. Nicknamed "Mickey Mouse" for his large, straight ears, he lived in Macau for nearly 6 years before returning to Chengdu in November 2015 to participate in the national breeding program.
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Kai Kai (Chinese: 开开, studbook number 717), originally named Shu Xiang (蜀祥), is a male giant panda born on August 5, 2008 at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding.
His mother is Shu Qing (蜀庆). He has large, straight ears (大直耳) and a dark nose bridge, earning him the nickname “Mickey Mouse” (米老鼠) for his resemblance to the cartoon character.
Gift to Macau
Selection
In 2009, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Macau’s return to China, President Hu Jintao announced that the central government would gift a pair of giant pandas to Macau. After a rigorous selection process, Shu Xiang (蜀祥) and female Qi Miao (奇妙, renamed Xin Xin/心心) were chosen.
Naming
Macau held a public naming contest with 5 candidate pairs. “开开” (Kai Kai) won with 44% of the vote — symbolizing joy and good fortune. His partner was named “心心” (Xin Xin) — together forming “开心” (Kai Xin), meaning happiness.
Life in Macau
Kai Kai arrived in Macau on December 19, 2009 and lived at the Macau Giant Panda Pavilion in Seac Pai Van Park. He became a beloved figure, known for his Mickey Mouse-like ears and gentle demeanor.
In 2014, his companion Xin Xin passed away from acute kidney failure, leaving Kai Kai alone. The central government subsequently decided to gift a new pair — Ya Lin (娅林) and Shu Rong (蜀蓉) — who would also inherit the names Kai Kai and Xin Xin.
Return to Chengdu
On November 29, 2015, after nearly 6 years in Macau, Kai Kai returned to the Chengdu Research Base to participate in the National Giant Panda Breeding Program. Macau held a warm farewell ceremony.
He currently resides at the Chengdu Base.
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