【ZA Bank】We're a sponsor of DOUBLE DUCKS: The Rubber Duck returns in 2023! 🥳
【Rubber Duck】Back in 2013, a giant rubber duck floated into Hong Kong's harbour and became the talk of the town. It was the "Rubber Duck" artwork, created by Dutch artist Florentijn Hofman brought by creative brand AllRightsReserved (ARR). Now, ten years later, ARRbrings the Rubber Duck, with a buddy, back to Hong Kong again. This time, grown in size, the duo becomes DOUBLE DUCKS at the Central part of Victoria Harbour! 🥰 ZA Bank is proud to be one of the sponsors of the exhibition, bringing joy to the public this summer!
ZA Bank is committed to the welfare of the community and actively engages with Hong Kongers through various events and channels, showcasing the human side of virtual banking. Like ARR and Hofman, ZA Bank hopes to spread warmth and love to people's hearts through the beloved image of the Rubber Duck. This article provides details about the "DOUBLE DUCKS" exhibition, including how to order the Hong Kong-exclusive DOUBLE DUCKS souvenir. It also explores the history of this artwork, Hofman's creative concept behind it, and a flashback to the previous exhibition of the Rubber Duck in Hong Kong. By the end of the article, you'll have everything you need to know about the Rubber Duck!😎
Apart from spotting the Rubber Ducks in the wild, you can now also capture its image on the ZA Bank App! Simply participate in the “Ducky Quest, Double Rewards1” campaign and you will have a chance to win a limited edition DOUBLE DUCKS NFT and other exciting rewards! Want to win the DOUBLE DUCKS NFT? Don’t miss out the event guide at the end of this article! 😎
The Rubber Duck Returns with Acclaim in 2023! Details of the DOUBLE DUCKS Exhibition
Starting from 10 June, 2023, the DOUBLE DUCKS will be held at Central part of Victoria Harbour. A decade later, the Rubber Duck has returned to Hong Kong after its last appearance! This time, the exhibition will showcase not just one, but two of them in the form of DOUBLE DUCKS!
DOUBLE DUCKS is open to the public from June 10 onwards, with free admission. The exhibition period will depend on the weather, and the Rubber Ducks are expected to be on display for two weeks at Victoria Harbour. The exhibition location is near the Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section) and the nearby MTR Admiralty Station. According to our editorial team, the nearby Tamar Park is also a great spot to enjoy the cute poses of the Rubber Ducks!
Sneak peek of DOUBLE DUCKS! 👇
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Rubber Duck’s Origin
The Rubber Duck first made its debut in the Netherlands in 2007 and has since travelled to many locations around the world, including Hong Kong, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, the United States, Brazil, and the UK. Its adorable appearance while floating on water has captured the hearts of people worldwide, making it a beloved artwork.
The Rubber Duck is made up of over 200 PVC pieces, which have undergone a series of treatments to enhance durability and waterproofing. Its enormous size and vibrant yellow colour give the impression of an enlarged rubber duck toy. As the artwork is placed in different locations around the world, it creates a landscape that is both familiar and surreal.
The Rubber Duck features an electric fan inside that can inflate the artwork anytime, ensuring its shape is maintained under windy or rainy weather. In addition, the fan enables the Rubber Duck to float on water, the artwork's most prominent feature. Artist Hofman adjusts the Rubber Duck's size based on different exhibition locations and environments, making each displayed Rubber Duck unique.
Creative Concept Behind the Rubber Duck
Hofman often uses toy animals as models to create oversized public sculptures. The inspiration for the Rubber Duck came from his desire to interrupt people's daily routines and surprise them with a playful and nostalgic "Yellow Duck" toy that evokes fond childhood memories.
Hofman sees the Rubber Duck as a giant toy and himself as a giant baby who brings his toys to people all around the world. The Rubber Duck transcends borders and brings joy to people from all walks of life, which is the main reason for its immense popularity. His playful and whimsical approach to art has made the Rubber Duck a beloved artwork that has captured the hearts of people across the globe.
The Rubber Duck’s Arrival in Hong Kong: A 2013 Sensation
From May to June 2013, the Rubber Duck made a splash at Victoria Harbour and docked in the waters off Tsim Sha Tsui, attracting over 8 million visitors. Designed specifically for Hong Kong by Hofman, the Rubber Duck stood at a towering 16.5 meters, making it the world's second-largest rubber duck art installation at the time. Notably, the Rubber Duck's "spine" was manufactured at a local shipyard in Hong Kong.
The exhibition of the Rubber Duck in Hong Kong became a popular photo spot for both locals and tourists, bringing a light-hearted and joyful atmosphere to the city. At the same time, it also sparked public interest and appreciation for public art in Hong Kong. The Rubber Duck's presence in Victoria Harbour was a testament to the city's openness to creativity and innovation, as well as its ability to embrace art as a means of bringing people together.
Differences Between the Rubber Ducks in DOUBLE DUCKS and the 2013 Version? Q&A
Q: How tall are the Rubber Ducks in DOUBLE DUCKS? 🐤
A: The Rubber Ducks in DOUBLE DUCKS are 18 metres tall, 1.5metres more than the 2013 version!
Q: So how tall exactly is 18 meters? 🤔
A: They are as tall as a 7-story building! According to Hong Kong regulations, the height of a room in a building must be at least 2.5 meters, so the two Rubber Ducks stand at a height of 18 meters, which is even taller than a 7-story building!
Q: Why is DOUBLE DUCKS exhibiting two Rubber Ducks this time? 🐤 🐤
A: The inspiration for DOUBLE DUCKS came from the Chinese characters "囍" and "朋". The two Rubber Ducks will visit Hong Kong together, hoping to bring double the joy to the people of Hong Kong. The social distancing measures arose from the COVID-19 pandemic have significantly reduced human contact in the city, so the appearance of the two Rubber Ducks aims to reconnect people with each other once again.
Securing the DOUBLE DUCKS Hong Kong-Exclusive Souvenirs
In addition to the DOUBLE DUCKS exhibition with Hofman, AllRightsReserved also launched a collection of souvenirs, allowing everyone to bring home the adorable Rubber Ducks! The Hong Kong-exclusive DOUBLE DUCKS souvenirs include a limited release of 300 Rubber Duck bronze statues, handmade wooden Rubber Duck sculptures (already sold out), Rubber Duck vinyl and plush toys, and more. Some of the souvenirs also feature local Hong Kong characteristics, such as the Rubber Duck mahjong set, and the Rubber Duck ceramic tea set with blue and white porcelain pattern.
All DOUBLE DUCKS souvenirs mentioned above can be purchased on the DDT Store website (https://ddtstore.com). Customers can choose to have the souvenirs delivered or pick them up at the exhibition venue. It's worth noting that all DOUBLE DUCKS souvenirs are only available online and will not be sold on-site at the exhibition.
Join ZA Bank and Participate in the Campaign, Win a DOBULE DUCKS NFT!
Join the “Ducky Quests, Double Rewards! 1” Campaign from today until 26 June, and complete three simple quests to win a limited-edition DOUBLE DUCKS NFT and awesome Rewards! These NFTs belong to a special series depicting the DOUBLE DUCKS with Hong Kong Signature Icons, with 6 different local designs and amounting to 4200 in total. Even celebrities are scrambling to collect them! Don't miss out on these highly valuable collectibles, grab yours now while they last!
A sneak peek of the NFT series 👇
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1The Campaign Period of ZA Bank Limited (“ZA Bank”) Ducky Quests, Double Rewards Campaign (“Campaign”) is from 12th June 2023 to 26th June 2023 (both dates inclusive) (“Campaign Period”). Participants can participate in the Campaign by visiting the Ducky Quests, Double Rewards Campaign page on the ZA Bank App. Participants can redeem corresponding Rewards after completing each quest. Participants must complete the first quest before unlocking the second quest, and so on. The first 4,200 Participants who complete the quests and claim their Rewards will receive a DOUBLE DUCKS NFT Redemption Coupon and a 3.5% p.a. Time Deposit Rate-up Coupon; subsequent Participants who complete the quests and claim their Rewards will receive 3 MillionTix in June and a Global Transfer Cashback Coupon or a random Merchant Coupon. The Campaign is subject to its own T&Cs.