A resident takes photos with the panda installations. [Photo/CFP]

Hangzhou's Hubin Pedestrian Street celebrated International Panda Day on Oct 27 with a stunning display of nearly 300 blue-and-white and black-and-white panda sculptures.

The 1864 Panda Exhibition art installation aimed to raise public awareness about biodiversity conservation and sustainable development. The number 1864 represents the population of wild giant pandas, according to China's fourth national panda survey.

Since 2017, the World Wildlife Fund has designated Oct 27 as International Panda Day, encouraging communities worldwide to cherish endangered wildlife and support global biodiversity initiatives.

The event drew residents and tourists alike, spreading a powerful message of environmental stewardship in Hangzhou.

There are nearly 300 blue-and-white and black-and-white panda sculptures. [Photo/CFP]