The exhibit showcases not only Xin Nier’s external appearance but also provides detailed displays of her muscle, internal organs, and skeletal system. (Photo: a screenshot from an online forum)
SEOUL, Mar. 8 (Korea Bizwire) – Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, is set to return to China on April 3, drawing significant attention not only to her journey but also to the story of her late grandmother, Xin Nier.
Xin Nier, who passed away in 2016 due to intestinal obstruction at the equivalent age of 25-26 in human years, has been commemorated in a unique way in China.
Recent discussions on social media and online communities have highlighted Xin Nier’s current state, revealing that she has been preserved and displayed at the Mystery of Life Museum in Chengdu.
The exhibit showcases not only Xin Nier’s external appearance but also provides detailed displays of her muscle, internal organs, and skeletal system.
This method of preservation has sparked a mix of reactions online, with some questioning the necessity of displaying the anatomical features and others expressing concern that this could foreshadow Fu Bao’s future.
Fu Bao, the first giant panda born in South Korea, is set to return to China on April 3. (Image courtesy of Yonhap)
While some netizens find the educational aspect justifiable, others lament the commercialization of such magnificent creatures even in death.
Meanwhile, Fu Bao has been spending her final days in South Korea under special care and adapting to her transportation crate in preparation for her journey.
According to the agreement on the research and conservation of giant pandas, pandas born overseas are required to be sent back to China before they reach 48 months to find a suitable mate and contribute to the conservation of the species.
Born on July 20, 2020, to pandas Lu Bao and Ai Bao, who were gifted to South Korea by Chinese President Xi Jinping as a symbol of friendship between the two countries, Fu Bao quickly captured the hearts of many and became a beloved figure.
Lina Jang (linajang@koreabizwire.com)
