The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
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Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and 
inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic 
Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace -- and good wishes from 
China -- to children all over the world.

Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form 
an intimate circle of friends, Fuwa also embody the natural characteristics 
of four of China's most popular animals -- the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan 
Antelope, the Swallow -- and the Olympic Flame.

Each of Fuwa has a rhyming two-syllable name -- a traditional way of 
expressing affection for children in China. Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is 
the Panda, Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope 
and Nini is the Swallow.

When you put their names together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni -- they say 
"Welcome to Beijing," offering a warm invitation that reflects the mission 
of Fuwa as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games.

Fuwa also embody both the landscape and the dreams and aspirations of people 
from every part of the vast country of China. In their origins and their 
headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature -- the sea, forest, 
fire, earth and sky -- all stylistically rendered in ways that represent the 
deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and ornamentation.

Spreading Traditional Chinese Good Wishes Wherever They Go
In the ancient culture of China, there is a grand tradition of spreading 
good wishes through signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa symbolizes a different 
blessing -- and will honor this tradition by carrying their good wishes to 
the children of the world. Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good 
luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa carry their invitation to 
Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe.

At the heart of their mission -- and through all of their work -- Fuwa will 
seek to unite the world in peace and friendship through the Olympic spirit. 
Dedicated to helping Beijing 2008 spread its theme of One World, One Dream 
to every continent, Fuwa reflect the deep desire of the Chinese people to 
reach out to the world in friendship through the Games -- and to invite 
every man, woman and child to take part in the great celebration of human 
solidarity that China will host in the light of the flame in 2008.

In China's traditional culture and art, the fish and water designs are 
symbols of prosperity and harvest. And so Beibei carries the blessing of 
prosperity. A fish is also a symbol of surplus in Chinese culture, another 
measure of a good year and a good life.

The ornamental lines of the water-wave designs are taken from well-known 
Chinese paintings of the past. Among Fuwa, Beibei is known to be gentle and 
pure. Strong in water sports, she reflects the blue Olympic ring.

Jingjing makes children smile -- and that's why he brings the blessing of 
happiness wherever he goes. You can see his joy in the charming naivety of 
his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur. As a 
national treasure and a protected species, pandas are adored by people 
everywhere. The lotus designs in Jingjing's headdress, which are inspired by 
the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234), symbolize the 
lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature. Jingjing 
was chosen to represent our desire to protect nature's gifts -- and to 
preserve the beauty of nature for all generations. Jingjing is charmingly 
naive and optimistic. He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the 
black Olympic ring.

In the intimate circle of Fuwa, Huanhuan is the big brother. He is a child 
of fire, symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport -- and 
passion is the blessing he bestows. Huanhuan stands in the center of Fuwa as 
the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit. And while he inspires all with 
the passion to run faster, jump higher and be stronger, he is also open and 
inviting. Wherever the light of Huanhuan shines, the inviting warmth of 
Beijing 2008 -- and the wishful blessings of the Chinese people -- can be 
felt. The fiery designs of his head ornament are drawn from the famed 
Dunhuang murals -- with just a touch of China's traditional lucky designs. 
Huanhuan is outgoing and enthusiastic. He excels at all the ball games and 
represents the red Olympic ring.


Like all antelopes, Yingying is fast and agile and can swiftly cover great 
stretches of land as he races across the earth. A symbol of the vastness of 
China's landscape, the antelope carries the blessing of health, the strength 
of body that comes from harmony with nature. Yingying's flying pose captures 
the essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the 
first animals put under protection in China. The selection of the Tibetan 
Antelope reflects Beijing's commitment to a Green Olympics. His head 
ornament incorporates several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and 
Sinkiang cultures and the ethnic design traditions of Western China. Strong 
in track and field events, Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who 
represents the yellow Olympic ring.

Every spring and summer, the children of Beijing have flown beautiful kites 
on the currents of wind that blow through the capital. Among the kite 
designs, the golden-winged swallow is traditionally one of the most popular. 
Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs. Her 
golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing 
wherever she flies. Swallow is also pronounced "yan" in Chinese, and Yanjing 
is what Beijing was called as an ancient capital city. Among Fuwa, Nini is 
as innocent and joyful as a swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and 
represents the green Olympic ring.

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