The Berlin Buddy Bears are all over the city! They are lifesize fiberglass bears that have been sponsored by a company and are often painted/decorated by an artist of note. I found this particular model outside a restaurant near the Berliner Dom when I visited at the end of January. I'm not sure about his origins or history, but I thought the glasses were a cute idea. I'll post some more of the bears I've seen around town in the coming weeks. It's always fun to keep an eye out for them!
An ice version of the Buddy Bear was even seen recently in Ottawa!
He looks quite whimsical and colourful!
ReplyDeleteAnd thanks for the nod!
He's so cool
ReplyDeleteLove it, made me smile. Thank you! :)
ReplyDeleteA cheerful burst of color...!
ReplyDeleteA very cheerful sight to stumble across!
ReplyDeleteThe bear is adorable and your picture is great! wow snow snow snow!
ReplyDeleteLéia
Nice :)
ReplyDeletesnowy bear is cute and i was thinking of william's bears in ottawa too!
ReplyDeleteHe looks ready for a hug!
ReplyDeletePretty cool. In West Hartford, cows play this role.
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