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 na?ve 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 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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