Pandas for Peace

The gift panda’s from China have arrived in Taiwan. And just in time for Christmas too. After decades of squabbling between the two countries; the pandas, which are apparently used by China as a symbol to woo over rivaling countries and to help promote peace; have finally been sent to my home island of Taiwan.

It sounds ludicrous to think that panda’s could be used to ease tensions, but if you think about it, they certainly do take the term “warm and fuzzy feeling” to a whole new level. Panda’s resemble over sized raccoons, they lumber around and are so cute that one cannot help but smile and give a goofy grin when encountering them; thus making China’s strategy to distribute these guys a good one. They quickly disarm their enemies of any untoward feelings.

Hmmm I sure do wish I could get a panda for Christmas (although not the “warm and fuzzy” kind)

I’m heading back to good ol’ PE a little later so I’m looking forward to just chilling out with the family and old friends for some yuletide cheer.