Singapore seeks name for panda cub that ‘reflects friendship with China’
- The baby was born on August 14 to Jia Jia and Kai Kai, who became first-time parents during their seventh breeding season
- The Singapore public can make suggestions until September 19, and a panel of judges that includes the Chinese embassy will make a shortlist
This was revealed by Wildlife Reserves Singapore (WRS), which said that the name of the cub would be chosen before it turns 100 days old on November 21.
The panda cub was born on August 14 to Jia Jia and Kai Kai, who had succeeded in birthing the cub on their seventh breeding season that began in April.
WRS said that as a guide, the name should be catchy and easy to remember, and reflect characters with “positive meanings or attributes”.
It should also have relevance to Singapore heritage and culture as well as “reflect the significance of the friendship between Singapore and China”.
Deputy chairman of Mandai Park Holdings Tan Chuan-Jin, who is also Speaker of Parliament, will chair a judging panel that will oversee the process.
The panel will also include representatives from academia, the Chinese embassy in Singapore, relevant government agencies and WRS.