Hey trendsetters! 🌟 If you thought global film fests were all about red carpets and fancy dresses, think again. Chengdu just flipped the script with the 2025 Golden Panda Awards – a two-year-old extravaganza that's equal parts culture fest, tech summit, and panda love fest! 🐼
Riding high on the back of Ne Zha 2's epic success – this animated blockbuster has smashed box-office records on the Chinese mainland and put Chengdu on the map as Asia's animation powerhouse – the Golden Panda Awards celebrate storytelling that bridges worlds.
Hosted in Sichuan Province (home to the Chinese mainland's beloved giant pandas), the biannual Awards hand out 27 gongs across film, drama, docs, and animation. From late-night screenings to hands-on VR demos, there's something for every creative soul and tech geek in the house. 🎥🎮
Central to the action is the 2025 Golden Panda International Cultural Forum. Here, top minds dive into hot topics like AI in art (hello, deepfake portraits! 🤖), new cinematic languages, and eco-friendly production trends that protect our planet. 🌱
'Dialogue among civilizations is not a matter of choice but a universal necessity,' says Egypt's Minister of Culture Ahmed Fouad Hanno. South meets North, East vibes with West – it's all about sharing stories that spark peace and innovation.
Nigeria's Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy Hannatu Musa Musawa adds that culture 'crosses borders, unites hearts and reshapes narratives.' She's eyeing African-mainland Chinese collabs in gaming and animation to show the world fresh perspectives on African identity. 🎨✨
Whether you're a film buff, gamer, or just panda-obsessed, the Golden Panda Awards are your backstage pass to where art, tech, and global trends collide. So, grab your phone and stream those panels – because this is where tomorrow's creative revolutions start! 🚀
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