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"Passengers arriving at Hong Kong International Airport were greeted by an unlikely new attraction - a giant fluffy orange cat sleeping in the middle of the arrivals hall. Footage filmed on Saturday shows the cat in the middle of the arrivals hall, twitching its ears and swishing its tail as passengers stop to take selfies with it. The interactive installation, called 'A Moment to Purr,' was set up as part of the airport's Easter celebrations and will remain on display until May 2. "We heard about a giant cat installation at the Hong Kong Airport before coming to Hong Kong. Since I'm a big fan of cats, I definitely wanted to take a picture with it at the airport. It was really cute and comforting," said a passenger. Measuring eight metres long and 3.5 metres high, the cat has been drawing travellers over for photos, with many also stopping at a nearby kiosk where they can interact more by 'feeding' and 'grooming' the feline. "It was even bigger than I expected. I was impressed with the quality and design of the installation; it is very fluffy. I also noticed that its ears and tail were moving, which made it look even more like a real cat," the passenger added. Airport organisers say the installation was inspired by the growing market for virtual companion pets, which gained popularity in cities like Hong Kong, where living space and free time are limited."
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