If you\u2019ve been to WordCamp events before, you\u2019ll be familiar with Wapuus. The original Wapuu was designed as a mascot to promote WordPress in Japan<\/a>. Kazuko Kaneuchi, a Japanese illustrator, created the first design as a gift to the WordPress community. \u201cWapuu\u201d debuted at WordCamp Fukuoka in February 2011. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why have we chosen two?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Torino is famous for a range of things, and is often known as the Automotive Capital of Italy – especially with large car and vehicle manufacturers helping develop the town over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The city\u2019s industrial history and expertise in automobile production have shaped its identity. Our venue for 2024<\/a> is the Lingotto Building complex, originally built by Fiat in 1916 and built in a way that construction of vehicles began on the ground floor, with the production line continuing on each floor above until the finished cars emerge on the top floor for a test run across a 1.5km test track!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to see some of the cars produced at the venue – and from around the world – MAUTO (Museo Nazionale dell\u2019Automobile \/ National Museum of Automobiles)<\/a> is located just a 10 minute walk from our venue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Based on two very popular modes of transport in Torino, we\u2019ve our Wapuu riding along in their Fiat 500 car and Vespa Piaggio scooter!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Vespa Piaggio<\/a>, a classic Italian scooter, was first manufactured in 1946 and it played a significant role in post-World War II Italy’s economic recovery and became a symbol of freedom and mobility for Italians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It embodies Italian style and lifestyle, design, and craftsmanship. It has been featured in numerous films (“Roman Holiday”” – in Italian: Vacanze Romane – primarily!), art pieces, and fashion spreads, solidifying its status as an iconic cultural symbol.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Fiat 500<\/a>, also known as the “Cinquecento,” was introduced in 1957 and soon became a symbol of Italy’s economic boom, offering affordable mobility to the masses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It represents Italian ingenuity, creativity, and adaptability. Just like the Vespa, the 500’s iconic design and cheerful personality have made it a beloved cultural icon in Italy and abroad.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n We\u2019d like to thank the amazing design creativity which our very own design team member Eleonora Anzini<\/a> provided to create both designs. Eleonora is a brand designer and graphic designer from Italy, and also helps support the organising of her local WordPress Meetups.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Downloadable Wapuus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019d like to download one of our Wapuus, you can do so below<\/p>\n\n\n\nVespa Piaggio Wapuu<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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