Happy 9th Birthday to Xiamen’s Giant Panda Brothers

Yesterday, the twin giant panda brothers “Sini” and “Sijunjun,” who reside in Jimei, Xiamen, celebrated their 9th birthday, marking six years since they moved to Xiamen.

The staff at Xiamen Lingling Animal Kingdom organized a special birthday party for the brothers, inviting local residents and tourists to join in the celebration.

Over the past nine years, the brothers have grown from adorable “little balls of fluff” into handsome and beloved “big guys.”

This year’s birthday party was themed as an amusement park. The “Ferris wheel” and “carousel” were birthday gifts prepared by the staff for the brothers.

Happy 9th Birthday To Xiamens Giant Panda Brothers

Of course, the giant pandas’ favorite “big cake” was a must. The staff also decorated bamboo platters with various fruit “skewers” and adorned them with fresh flowers. The birthday feast was not only nutritious but also visually delightful.

The birthday stars made their entrance! The first to appear was “Sijunjun,” who made a beeline for the “big cake,” quickly dismantling the skewers and starting a discreet “eating show” backed against the glass.

Next, “Sini,” the second birthday star and older brother, joined the scene. Being playful, he took a tour around the area, sampling treats from the “cruise ship” to the “Ferris wheel.” No corner’s delicacies escaped his “bear paw.” Sini particularly enjoyed the “Ferris wheel,” playing with it so much that he ended up spinning himself around.

This big brother also has a great sense of camera presence, enjoying fruit from various angles and charming everyone with his cuteness.