# Cake-Eating Pandas The Panda Birthday Party Looks like Fun By Robyn Currie | Published 2009-12-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-birthday-party References: [cakeheadlovesevil](http://cakeheadlovesevil.wordpress.com/2009/12/22/panda-birthday-party/) & [slashfood](http://www.slashfood.com/2006/08/17/birthday-cakes-for-pandas/) Just what do you get a panda on its birthday? You could start with maybe a nice bamboo plant, and a gift certificate to a bamboo plant emporium. If you were attending this panda birthday party, you may want to stick with cake. Evidently panda’s love cake. Who knew!? For Xin Xin’s first birthday a [delicious cake](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cake) was made out of fruit and other panda friendly delicacies. In the other photos you see a couple of the [giant marsupials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-panda-pretzel) indulging in what appears to be a cake made out of ice. I am still awaiting my invite to next years panda birthday party, The social event of the year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Panda-themed Celebrations:** Opportunity for businesses to offer panda-themed party supplies and decorations for panda birthday parties. - **Panda-friendly Delicacies:** Potential for the creation of panda-friendly cakes and desserts made with bamboo and other ingredients that pandas enjoy. - **Experiential Animal Events:** The rise of animal-themed events, such as panda birthday parties, presents a chance for event planning companies to create unique and memorable experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Party Supplies:** Businesses in the party supply industry can cater to the demand for panda-themed decorations, tableware, and party favors. - **Bakery:** Bakeries can explore the market for panda-friendly cakes and desserts, offering unique and healthy options for animal enthusiasts. - **Event Planning:** Event planning companies specializing in animal-themed events can capitalize on the growing demand for interactive and memorable experiences with pandas and other animals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Birthday-Edition Toy Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/labubu-x-panda-twins.md) - [Interactive Panda Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-oreos.md) - [Limited-Edition Holiday Buns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-buns.md) - [Cartoon New Year Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hello-kitty-friends-lunar-new-year-pineapple-cake-gift-box.md) - [Giftable Cake Puzzles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-puzzle.md) - [Vegan Caterpillar-Shaped Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vegan-caterpillar-cakes.md) - [Cake-Centric Gatherings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cake-picnic.md) - [Panda-Themed Granola Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunbelt-bakery.md) - [Asian Cuisine-Inspired Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panda-express-and-comparts.md)