Similar Projects
The phenomenon of CowParade has spawned copy-cat statue decorating projects in a number of cities worldwide. The success of these ventures inspired many other cities to host similar fundraising projects. The theme was adapted in Berlin to the town mascot; however the entailing United Buddy Bears exhibitions are very different from all other urban events. The bears were created by the German artists Klaus and Eva Herlitz. The idea and the philosophy behind the United Buddy Bears exhibitions are unique: with its international approach and its symbolism, this synthesis of the arts globally promotes tolerance, international understanding and a peaceful coexistence.
Zürich itself has adapted the bear theme in the "Teddy-Summer" in 2005.
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