There’s probably not a Year of the Panda in the Chinese
calendar, but maybe there should be. A
panda is much more lovable than a rat or a snake. Plus, a rat passing out toys and Chinese gifts
on the streets of
On a warm day last summer in Prague ,
a promotional organization from China
held a gala event to promote tourism and business travel between Czech
Republic and China . I covered the photography for the outdoor
event while my partner-in-photography (and lovely wife) covered the convention
setup over in Žofín Palace.
The day began with some costumed actors passing out Chinese
gifts to passersby in the Prague Old Town Square . While you might see hordes of tourists
standing about gawping at the Astrological Clock or touts peddling their weary
wares, a 6 foot tall panda and an elegant woman in traditional Chinese dance
theater costume might seem a bit out of place.
But the international crowd warmed to them and was happy to enjoy their exotic show.
Eventually, the hot and tired actor shed his panda costume
while the Chinese dancer handed him her fan to cool off. We then packed up to head
over to catch the main event at Palác Žofín.
In addition to the usual event speeches and presentations,
there were various cultural exhibits from China ,
including calligraphy and paper cutting.
A lot goes into creating a commercial event in Prague or Berlin, so when you need a professional photographer to capture it all in images, be sure to contact
me for a quote for your next commercial event. Whether you need one or two
photographers, we've got you covered. We
look forward to working with you!
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