The Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Fuwa are the mascots of the 29th Olympic Games in Beijing, 2008. Every Fuwa represents a good wish: Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck. The Fuwa will take their best wishes to all the corner of the world and invite all people around the world gathering together and celebrate the 2008 Olympic Games. Each Fuwa has its own name. They are “Beibei” “Jingjing” Yingying” “Huanhuan” “Nini”.

Beibei carries  iPod accessories  the blessing of Prosperity. In Chinese traditional art culture, “Fish” and “Water” are symbolized prosperity and harvest. 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 Beibei’s head are the fish-wave designs which are taken from well-known Chinese paintings of the past. Beibei is pure and gentle. She is a good player in water sports. She reflects the blue Olympic ring.

Jingjing is a lovely panda. He will bring people joy to everywhere he goes. As China’s national treasure, pandas are adored by people around the world.

Jingjing comes from lush forest and represents the harmonious relationship between man and nature. The lotus designs in Jingjing's  iPhone Accessory headdress are inspired by the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234). Jingjing is naïve and optimistic and full of energy. He represents the the black Olympic ring.

Huanhuan is the older brother of Fuwa. He is a child of fire and represents the Olympic fire. Huanhuan is the embodiment of the passion of sports. He spreads passion to the world and delivers a more faster, more higher, more stronger Olympic sprit. Wherever Huanhuan goes, the warmth of Beijing to the world will be felt.

   The fire design of Huanhuan’s head is taken from the famed Dunhuang murals. Huanhuan is outgoing and familiar with all the ball games. He represents the red Olympic ring.

Yingying is an alert and smart antelope who can run fast. He comes from the wide western and spreads the best wishes of health to all over the world. Yingying is the special animal in Qinghai-Tibet Plateau who is under protection. He reflects the Green Olympic Games.

Yingying’s head ornament incorporates several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and Xinjiang cultures and the ethnic design traditions of Western China. Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who is good at track and field. He represents the yellow Olympic ring.

Nini is a flying swallow. Nini's figure is drawn from the traditional swallow kites of Beijing. “ Swallow” pronounces “ yan” in Chinese which stands for the old Beijing. Nini brings spring and joyousness to people and spreads “ Good luck” to everywhere she flies.

  Nini is innocent and joyful. wholesale mp4 players She does well in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring.