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Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:27:14 AM

The Beijing Olympic mascots consist of five lovely ones, namely, Bei Bei (a carp), Jing Jing (a panda), Huan Huan (Olympic flame), Ying Ying (a Tibetan antelope) and Ni Ni (a swallow). The names of the mascots are the partial tone of the Chinese word 'Welcomes to Beijing' (Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni), symbolizing Chinese people's kindness and hospitality.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:27:31 AM

Each of the five mascots has a color of the Olympic rings and indicates a good wish, respectively, prosperity, gladness, enthusiasm, health and luckiness. Serving as the official mascot, Fuwa are inspired by the Olympic rings, the broad territory of China and lovely animals, spreading the friendship, peace, enterprising spirit and good wish all over the world.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:28:00 AM

'Fish' and 'water' mean prosperity and better harvest in Chinese culture, while a carp usually means success in career and realization of dream. Fish is a must for a banquet on a festal day, especially for a New Year's feast, for it means one will get more than needed in the coming year. Besides, being an expert on aquatic sports, the use of the fish is in concert with the blue ring of the Olympic rings.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:28:17 AM

As the national treasure, the pandas always bring happiness and they are deeply beloved by people all over the world. Jing Jing comes form forest and this is a tribute to the harmonious coexistence between mankind and the nature. The naive and optimistic Jing Jing represents the black ring of the Olympic rings.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:28:32 AM

Huan Huan symbolizes the Olympic flame, carrying enthusiasm and the Olympic spirit to every corner of the world. Also, it is an incarnation of sport and enthusiasm, wherever it goes, it will show Beijing Olympic ardor towards the world. The active and energetic Huan Huan reflects the red ring of the Olympic rings.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:28:53 AM

The Tibetan antelope (Ying Ying) comes from the west of China and bear the good wish of health. Being a protected animal peculiar to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the antelope is in conformity with the theme of 'Green Olympics'. The smart Ying Ying is good at athletics and stands for the yellow ring.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:29:19 AM

While Ni Ni, a flying swallow, is derived from a special kite of Beijing. Besides, '燕' (the Chinese character of swallow) represent the former appellation of Beijing. Ni Ni will bring springtime, joyance and good luck to people. Definitely, the nimble swallow is representative of the green ring.

Last Update : 1/23/2008 1:29:46 AM

Fuwa greatly embody the Olympic spirit and the three themes of Beijing's bid for the 2008 Olympics - 'Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics, People's Olympics'. Fuwa deliver people's good wish for the nature and the world. The design of Fuwa fully displays the diverse and brilliant Chinese culture.