October 30, 2013 by Angie Ng

ITB Asia – Missing Stickman

This year, the ‘ITB Asia Stickman’ – that smiling, bendable rubber figurine in the signature ITB orange – no longer makes its appearance, disappointing a number of fans who had hoped for a revival of the charity project.

Stickman was the star of ITB Asia 2011’s charity project ‘Operation Smile Singapore’, which was to run from October 19, 2011 until the target of 250 photographs were reached.  Exhibitors and delegates were encouraged to take photographs of the little orange models in different cities as they travel around the world for business or leisure, and uploading them onto the ‘ITB Asia Stickman’ photoblog, after which ITB Asia would pledge US$10 for each of the first 250 photographs uploaded.

We hope a repeat run of a charity project featuring Stickman would be there for ITB Asia 2014.

Meanwhile, for those who have missed Stickman, or who couldn’t get enough of Stickman, here are some consolation photos..

Stickman in Zhiwa Ling, Paro, Bhutan

Stickman hikes to Taktsang Monastery, Paro

Stickman goes through fences

Stickman at the Mothithang Takin Preserve, Thimphu, Bhutan

Stickman gets close: Takin, national animal of Bhutan

Stickman meets Takin

Stickman gets caught in the wintry fog of Punakha, Bhutan

Stickman’s foggy view from the balcony of Meri Phuensom Resort, Punakha

Stickman asks: What to do? I’m all fogged up.

Hee Haa! I’ve turned orange again!

Stickman crossing the bazam (cantilever bridge) over the Mochhu River leading to Punakha Dzong

Stickman at Punakha Dzong, Bhutan

Bon Voyage, Stickman!