Media Advisory - It's PANDAmonium at YVR as Sichuan Airlines Kicks off Summer-Long Panda Festival and Travel Sweepstakes

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Vancouver Airport Authority

Jun 25, 2014, 15:46 ET

RICHMOND, BC, June 25, 2014 /CNW/ - Join Sichuan Airlines and its tourism partners to launch a summer-long Panda Festival, including a contest for a chance to win a family vacation package to see China's famed giant pandas in person at the Panda Base and Research Centre in Chengdu, China.

What:

Events to include:   

  • Sneak preview of Sichuan Airlines' Panda Plaza attraction, to be staged at Richmond Night Market throughout the summer
  • Speeches and contest launch
  • Official naming ceremony for YVR's newly-adopted baby panda, a resident of Chengdu's Panda Base, whose name will be chosen by the public via social media

Who:

 
  • Mr. Jian Shi, Vice President, Sichuan Airlines
  • Mr. Craig Richmond, President & CEO, Vancouver Airport Authority
  • Mr. Shanjun Yu, Chief Consul, Economic and Commercial Office, Consul General of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver

When:

Friday, June 27, 2014

  • Registration: 11 a.m.
  • Media Event: 11:30 a.m.

Where:

The Spirit of Haida Gwaii: The Jade Canoe sculpture

International Terminal, Departures (Level 3), Vancouver International Airport

 

Details:

If you are driving, please park on levels 2 or 3 of the parkade; complimentary parking passes will be provided.

 

RSVP:

YVR Media Relations 

Mobile: 604.880.9815

Email: [email protected]

SOURCE: Vancouver Airport Authority

For further information: YVR Media Relations, Mobile: 604.880.9815, Email: [email protected]

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