To some, cosplaying is a hobby. To others, cosplaying is a lifestyle. Cosplay, short for “costume play”, is a type of performance art whose participants outfit themselves, with often-elaborate costumes and accessories, as a specific character.

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The 1600 papier mache pandas, created by French artist Paulo Grangeon, are seen displayed as part of an exhibition called “Pandas on Tour”. The event will also showcase 200 Formosan black bears – an endangered animal indigenous to Taiwan. It is hoped that the pandas will help to raise local awareness on animal conservation. After the exhibition, the art works will be put into a charity bazaar to raise funds for local wildlife protection organizations.

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The 2014 Taipei International Auto Show started on December 28th, 2013 and ended until January 5th, 2014. It took place at the Taipei World Trade Center Exhibition Hall I. The models were pictured while posing in front of a car at the 2014 Auto Show.

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