article_snippet: Gift: Female pandas were given to Taiwan from mainland China in 2008 as a diplomatic present.
article_snippet: The pair landed in Taipei in December 2008.
article_snippet: Thousands went to Taipei Zoo to welcome Thousands and millions more watched the event on television .
article_snippet: Female pandas were given as a gift to Taiwan from mainland China in 2008.
article_snippet: The pair have become local celebrities.
article_snippet: Taipei Zoo allows up to 19,200 visitors to the pandas section every day and all visitors are asked to enter a lottery in order to get in.
highlights_snippet: The pair were given as a gift to Taiwan from mainland China in 2008 .