Fuwa: Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
Fuwa are the Official Mascots of Beijing
They draw their colors from the five Olympic Rings and carry a message of friendship, peace and good wishes from China to children the world over.
The 5 elements of nature are symbolized in their origins and their headpieces - the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky.
Fuwa embody 4 of China’s most popular animals, Fish, Panda, Tibetan Antelope, Swallow, and the center Fuwa is the Olympic Flame.
They are designed to express the playfulness of 5 young children, and have rhyming two-syllable names, which is a traditional way the Chinese express affection for children.
- Beibei is the Fish
- Jingjing is the Panda
- Huanhuan is the Olympic Flame
- Yingying is the Tibetan Antelope
- 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.
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