Haibo invades Macau

Earlier today, there was a bulletin from the UM Information and Public Relations Office proudly stating: The mascot of World Expo Shanghai Haibao has now landed on UM!

"Dear staff and students,

The World Expo 2010 Shanghai China will be held in May, 2010. To promote this exciting event, the mascot of World Expo 2010 Shanghai China, Haibao has come to Macau in advance and has landed on University of Macau!

The name Haibao means the "treasure of the sea". Created from the Chinese character "人", which means people, the mascot embodies the character of Chinese culture and echoes with the designing concept of the emblem of World Expo Shanghai.

When you pass Block 3 (location shown in diagram below), you may notice Haibao inviting you to the World Expo Shanghai with his with his welcoming arms and confident smile."

Map pinpointing Haibao's location on campus

Hello there!

However, it should be noted that UM is not the only place where Haibao has "landed" in Macau. He's literally in every possible public space: the Macau Tower (where there are multiple, actually), the ferry terminal, Tap Seac Square, Plaza of the Golden Lotus, Sintra Square, etc. I haven't seen one yet at the airport or in Senado, but that doesn't mean they won't be coming in the future...after all, there are still 41 days until the Expo opens!

He really does look like a dumber version of Gumby...

Macau Tower lobby (there are two more in the plaza outside)

In case you hadn't noticed, Susan doesn't like Haibao =P

In Sintra Square (from across the street)

At the Border Gate to Zhuhai