The Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the Lunar New Year marks the grand finale of the Spring Festival celebrations. When vibrant lanterns light up the streets and households prepare delicious foods symbolizing reunion, the giant pandas "Mengmeng" and her cub "Meizhu" at Chimelong Safari Park are also celebrating with their own festive feast, enjoying a specially prepared "Yuanxiao" banquet.

In the Panda Paradise, nearly eight-month-old "Meizhu" reclines on her pink throne, her round little body looking particularly adorable. Her curious little eyes dart around, taking in the newly hung windmills and lanterns.

As the zookeeper serves the intricate reunion meal, "Meizhu" eagerly begins a lovely "eating show" with both her hands and feet. The pandas' favorite ingredients, such as carrots, bamboo shoots, and fruit chunks, have been transformed into custom Cantonese delicacies like "yuanxiao" (glutinous rice balls), Cantonese-style preserved meat and sausages, and seafood.

According to the zookeeper, "Meizhu" has become quite adept at eating. She can use her hands to grasp food and even employ her feet to pick up treats. During the New Year celebrations, they also indulge in traditional Cantonese snacks and have increased their activity frequencies. Visitors can see that "Meizhu" is looking much sturdier, reflecting a healthy "happy weight."

To enhance the fun of eating, zookeepers craft food into various shapes and hide it in toys or place it high up, such as on climbing structures and branches, encouraging the pandas to actively seek their meals.

Throughout the Chinese New Year, "Meizhu" has brought joy to countless visitors from across the country. One guest who visited Chimelong with family shared, "This Cantonese reunion feast is so lifelike. 'Meizhu' stands in front of a New Year painting and eats'yuanxiao', truly as adorable as a 'New Year picture doll.' Her interactions with her mother also fill us with a deep sense of happiness and love!" with adorable companions like "Meizhu," the festive atmosphere feels even more vibrant.

Source：Lingnan On the Cloud

广州长隆大熊猫吃上丰盛“元宵”大餐！

正月十五闹元宵，是春节的压轴大戏。当各地花灯璀璨、家家户户准备着寓意团圆的美食时，长隆野生动物世界的大熊猫“萌萌”和它的幼崽“妹猪”，也迎来了自己的节日盛宴，享用特制的“元宵”大餐。

在熊猫乐园，即将满8个月的“妹猪”靠在粉红色的宝座上，圆滚滚的小身体显得格外可爱。它的小眼珠滴溜溜地转，好奇地打量着周围新挂上的风车和花灯。

当保育员端上精心准备的团圆年宵大餐时，“妹猪”迫不及待地手脚并用，开启了一场萌趣十足的“吃播”。胡萝卜、竹笋和水果块等大熊猫爱吃的食材，变成了汤圆、广式腊肉腊肠、鱼虾蟹等定制“粤味”美食。

据保育员介绍，“妹猪”现在吃东西很灵活，会用手抱，还会用脚去勾去夹。过年时候它们也有吃“粤式”传统小吃，活动量也变大了。大家可以看到”妹猪“壮实了不少，是很健康的“幸福肥”。

为了增加采食的趣味性，保育员会把食物做成各种形状，藏在玩具里或高处，比如放在攀爬柱和树枝上，让大熊猫去主动寻找。

整个春节，“妹猪”为全国游客带来众多欢乐。“这个广式团圆宴太逼真了。‘妹猪’站在年画前吃汤圆，真的就像‘年画娃娃’一样可爱。它和妈妈的互动也让我们感受到浓浓的幸福和爱！”和家人一起来长隆过元宵节的游客表示，有“妹猪”等动物的陪伴，年味更足了。

文、图 ｜记者 黎存根 通讯员 邓咏怡
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