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EMU hosted a week of events that celebrated Asian culture. The big event of the week was the Gala, which included art displays, games, a buffet dinner, and a traditional “Southeastern Rain” dance performed by the Ann Hua dance group. Films and panel discussions were also held throughout the week.
Focus EMU, 9 February 2010.
All of the tourist boats came adorned with these dragons. My dragon boat is closest to the camera. It did not shoot fire, to my dismay.
Aziatische zwarte beer of Kraagbeer (Ursus thibetanus)
Dierenrijk, Nuenen, The Netherlands
Conservation status: Vulnerable
This work is a series of buddhas hung in the shape of a stupa. It was for an exhibition exploring the different strains of buddhism practices across Asia. Amazing.
(In general, this seemed like an amazing museum, with great exhibits. I'd love to visit again.)
Sc Name: Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Taken @ Jin Shan, Taiwan
Although commonly seen in Taiwan, it is a new bird to me. Nice song bird that eats seeds and insect. I found him while walking in Fagu Hill Monastery. He and his partners were feeding on berries
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Belgium. Planckendael Animal Park
Planckendael has a family of 6 female Asian elephants and 2 males.
The matriarch is Dumbo, Khaing Phyo Phyo is mother to May Tagu, Kai Mook and Qiyo. Ad then there is auntie Yu Yu Yin.
The males are Chang (father to Qiyo) and Kanvar, a young bull.
3 females are currently expecting, Khaing Phyo Phyo and her 2 elder daughters May Tagu and Kai Mook.
Actually Kai Mook was the first elephant ever born in Belgium.
Now Chang has done his job fathering 4 babies, he's going to leave soon and will be replaced by Kanvar.