
Each Buddy Bears shows the individual design created by different artists on behalf of their native countries. Interestingly, its another medium for every international artists that carries different styles of art are joined together in the name of work of art, spreading zest of life. The diverse design of the Buddy Bears always typical for the respective countries and enable every visitors to experience a journey around the globe.
The Buddy Bears stand together “hand in hand”, symbolising the future vision of a peaceful world. Each bear stands for the people of the different countries and their culture, yet not for political systems. Buddy Bear activities and aid for children in need have formed an inseparable unit. To date, around €1,800,000 (November 2011) have been raised through donations and auctions in aid of UNICEF and local children’s relief organisations.
Currently, United Buddy Bears is in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from 8th December 2011 until the 15th February 2012 under the patronage of the Sultan of Selangor. 143 bears are presented downtown on Jalan Bukit Bintang, Pavilion.
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Me & Malaysia Bear |
The United Buddy Bears exhibition is supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Kuala Lumpur City Hall, Tourism Malaysia, Bank Pembangunan Malaysia Berhad, Kontena Nasional Berhad, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, JW Marriott Kuala Lumpur and Tesco Stores (M) Sdn Bhd. Jointly organised by Jojo Events Sdn Bhd and E-Plus Entertainment Productions (M) Sdn Bhd.
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Italy Bear |
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Papua New Guinea Bear |
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