中新网圣迭戈8月9日电 近日，美国加利福尼亚州圣迭戈动物园举行了一场盛大的开馆仪式，标志着大熊猫新馆“熊猫岭”正式对公众开放。中国旅美大熊猫“云川”和“鑫宝”在此与当地民众见面，吸引了众多游客前来一睹它们的国宝风采。
开馆当日，加州州长纽森宣布8月8日为“加州熊猫日”，以此表达对大熊猫这一珍稀物种的珍视。圣迭戈市长托德·格洛里亚也对这一盛事表示赞赏，称其为圣迭戈动物园和城市的“伟大的一天”。
“熊猫岭”的开放吸引了数以千计的美国民众前来参观，他们在烈日之下排起了长队，只为亲眼见到大熊猫的可爱模样。许多游客穿着特别制作的T恤衫，脸上画着大熊猫图案，显示出他们对大熊猫的喜爱和对这次活动的热情。
来自得克萨斯州奥斯汀市的詹姆斯一家原本只是来圣迭戈动物园旅游，却在得知大熊猫即将亮相的消息后，特意调整行程，只为不错过这一难得的观赏机会。詹姆斯的妻子对“鑫宝”的美丽印象深刻，并表示未来希望能去中国亲自探访大熊猫的故乡。
大熊猫作为中国的国宝，其独特的魅力跨越了国界，深深吸引着世界各地的民众。圣迭戈动物园的大熊猫新馆开馆仪式不仅为当地居民提供了一个亲近自然、了解野生动物保护的场所，也进一步加强了中美之间的文化交流和友谊。
中国驻美国大使谢锋在仪式上表示，中美两国在野生动物保护方面的合作不会因为任何外部因素而中断，大熊猫作为两国友谊的象征，将继续承载着两国人民的美好愿望，为世界和平与可持续发展做出贡献。
英语如下：
Title: “San Diego, California Welcomes Back Giant Pandas to Celebrate Opening of ‘Panda Ridge'”
Keywords: Panda, San Diego, Opening
News Content:
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 9 (Xinhua) — A grand opening ceremony was held at the San Diego Zoo in California recently, marking the official public opening of the new panda exhibit “Panda Ridge.” Chinese-American giant pandas “Yunchuan” and “Xinbao” made their debut in front of local residents, attracting a large number of visitors eager to see the national treasures up close.
On the opening day, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared Aug. 8 as “California Panda Day,” expressing his respect for the rare species. San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria also expressed his appreciation for the event, calling it a “great day” for the zoo and the city.
The opening of “Panda Ridge” drew thousands of American visitors, who braved the heat to queue up, eager to see the adorable faces of the giant pandas. Many tourists wore specially designed T-shirts and had panda patterns painted on their faces, showcasing their affection for the giant pandas and their enthusiasm for the event.
The James family from Austin, Texas, had originally planned a trip to the San Diego Zoo but adjusted their itinerary after learning that the giant pandas would be making an appearance, not wanting to miss the rare opportunity to see them. The wife of the James family was particularly impressed by the beauty of “Xinbao” and expressed a desire to visit the giant pandas’ homeland in China in the future.
As the national treasure of China, the unique charm of the giant panda transcends national boundaries, captivating people around the world. The opening ceremony of the new panda exhibit at the San Diego Zoo not only provided local residents with a chance to get close to nature and learn about wildlife conservation but also further strengthened cultural exchanges and friendship between China and the United States.
Ambassador of China to the United States Cui Tiankai stated at the ceremony that cooperation between the two countries in wildlife conservation will not be interrupted by any external factors, and the giant panda, as a symbol of friendship between the two nations, will continue to carry the good wishes of the people of both countries, contributing to world peace and sustainable development.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/gj/2024/08-10/10266911.shtml
Views: 2