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
blessings 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 stylistic rendered in ways that
represent the deep traditional influences of Chinese folk art and
ornamentation.
In the ancient culture of
China, there is a grand tradition of spreading blessings through
signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa symbolizes a different
blessing--and will honor this tradition by carrying their blessings
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
naïve 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 firery 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 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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