The picture shows the "Hello Kitty" installation that incorporates traditional Chinese New Year elements. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
On 2 February, the eve of the Chinese New Year, an installation of the famous cartoon character "Hello Kitty" was unveiled at a shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the birth of the "Hello Kitty Cat" image, and the mall will hold the "HELLO KITTY · The "HAPPY 50" anniversary celebration, the Hello Kitty 50th anniversary "parade performance" float installation, the 5-meter-high Hello Kitty wish Dharma statue, the Hello Kitty lion garden, the Hello Kitty art exhibition special co-branded and limited sales of sculptures, paintings and jewelry will be presented to citizens and tourists in 5 experience areas. On the same day, Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer of "Hello Kitty", also appeared at the event and painted for the "fans" on the spot.
The picture shows Yuko Yamaguchi (left), the designer of "Hello Kitty", and the "Hello Kitty" character actor appearing together. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows the "fans" and the "Hello Kitty" image actors taking pictures. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows Yuko Yamaguchi (seated), the designer of "Hello Kitty", painting the "fans" on the spot. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer of "Hello Kitty", the image actor of "Hello Kitty" and the traditional Chinese lion dance actor. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows the "Hello Kitty" installation that incorporates traditional Chinese New Year elements. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows a child taking a picture in front of the statue of "Hello Kitty" wish Dharma. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows a 5-meter-tall giant "Hello Kitty" statue of Daruma placed outdoors in the mall. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows parents taking pictures of their children in front of the "Hello Kitty" Wish Dharma statue. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu
The picture shows Yuko Yamaguchi, the designer of "Hello Kitty", and the "Hello Kitty" image actor stopping in front of the 5-meter-tall giant "Hello Kitty" Daruma statue. Photo by Chinanews reporter Hou Yu