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Saying Goodbye to Washington's Panda

By Michelle RuizJan 29th 2010 – 9:52PM
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(Jan. 29) – One of the few figures in Washington who is beloved by Democrats and Republicans alike is saying goodbye to our nation's capital – and heading to the mountains of China. A bon voyage bash will be held at the National Zoo on Saturday in honor of Tai Shan, the giant panda who became a D.C. treasure...

Background on TaiShan

Taishan (; Taishanese: Hoisan ; Cantonese: Toi⁴saan¹ ), also spelled Toishan, is a coastal county-level city in southern Guangdong province, People's Republic of China.

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