Dang Sheng (党生) is a lively and playful female giant panda born on June 26, 2021, at the Qinling Giant Panda Breeding Research Center in Shaanxi. Her name, “Dang Sheng,” was chosen to honor the significance of her birth just a few days before China’s Communist Party anniversary on July 1st, symbolizing her connection to this important national occasion.
Basic Information
- Name: Dang Sheng (党生)
- Gender: Female
- Date of Birth: June 26, 2021
- Birthplace: Qinling Giant Panda Breeding Research Center, Shaanxi
- Mother: Lou Sheng (楼生)
- Father: Qiao Qiao (乔乔)
- Siblings: Long Long (龙龙), Feng Feng (凤凤), Yong Yong (永永), Yuan Yuan (远远), Qiang Sheng (强生), Qin Ku Er (秦酷儿)
Intriguing Details of Panda Dang Sheng
Name Origin: Dang Sheng was born on June 26, 2021, just days before the 100th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1. To commemorate this milestone, the keepers named her Dang Sheng, meaning “Party’s Birthday.”
Stainless Steel Basin Obsession: Dang Sheng has an almost obsessive love for her stainless steel basin. She carries it everywhere – climbing trees to enjoy the view and even cuddling it while sleeping. On one occasion, while scratching an itch, she accidentally kicked her beloved basin into a pool of water. Without hesitation, she dashed into the water, staging a dramatic “heroic rescue” of her basin. After drinking milk from it, she often treats the basin like a soccer ball, playfully kicking it around the playground.
Adventurous Spirit: Dang Sheng has a fearless, adventurous streak. One winter, she ventured onto the icy surface of a pool. Despite hearing the ice crack beneath her, she stubbornly continued forward – only to experience an icy plunge the very next second. Undeterred, she tried a different path, continuing her exploration, though she ultimately had to make a rather clumsy retreat.