Fuwa - The Mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympics
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How cute are the Fuwa mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympics?
The Fuwa are adorable! There's a different one for each Olympic ring, and they have all been inspired by different aspects of Chinese culture. Their names are Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini.
Did you know that all of their names put together mean "Welcome to Beijing!"
I guess if you were lucky enough to go to the Beijing Olympic Games, then you probably heard people say "Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni!" to you when you arrived!
Did you know that all of their names put together mean "Welcome to Beijing!"
I guess if you were lucky enough to go to the Beijing Olympic Games, then you probably heard people say "Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni!" to you when you arrived!
What a cute bunch! Here are the Fuwa as 'Teddy Bears'
Here they are, all together. Showing their cuteness to the world!
Beibei
Representing water sports and the Blue Olympic Ring, Beibei's costume was inspired by beautiful flowing waves of water and the symbol of prosperity; the Chinese Sturgeon fish.
Beibei's fishlike attributes are more apparent when she is participating in swimming and diving than when she is on land (check out the pictures of the pins on the right below).
Such a pretty blue... I think my favourite is the sailing pin.
Beibei's fishlike attributes are more apparent when she is participating in swimming and diving than when she is on land (check out the pictures of the pins on the right below).
Such a pretty blue... I think my favourite is the sailing pin.
Jingjing
Representing the Black Olympic Ring, Jinjing is a panda with a lotus headdress. He is best at the Olympic sports that require strength, so he excels at sports such as boxing, judo, weightlifting and wrestling.
I love pandas, those cute little bamboo eaters! On the archery pin he looks more like he's getting involved in an old wild west re-enactment. Perhaps the circling wagons could form up the Olympic rings?
I love pandas, those cute little bamboo eaters! On the archery pin he looks more like he's getting involved in an old wild west re-enactment. Perhaps the circling wagons could form up the Olympic rings?
Huanhuan
Huanhuan is both the Red Olympic Ring and the Olympic flame! He is the light, the warmth and the passion of the Beijing Olympics, and his area of expertise is ball sports. Now that's what I call multi-tasking!
My favourite is the Equestrian pin, but I'm not sure what the ASPCA will say when they see a flame riding a horse... Ouch! Now those are some saddle sores!
My favourite is the Equestrian pin, but I'm not sure what the ASPCA will say when they see a flame riding a horse... Ouch! Now those are some saddle sores!
Yingying
Yingying is a Tibetan Antelope who excels at track and field events. He represents the Yellow Olympic Ring and the need to respect and take care of the Earth. The Tibetan Antelope are a protected species on the endangered list, so it's great to see their plight getting some publicity.
My favourite Yingying pin is the tennis one. He's going to smash that ball all the way back to Tibet!
My favourite Yingying pin is the tennis one. He's going to smash that ball all the way back to Tibet!
Nini
Nini is a beautiful flying swallow who embodies innocence, joy and good fortune as she soars through the sky like a kite. She represents the Green Olympic Ring, and is best at gymnastic events.
Judging from the pins below, it looks like Nini's favourite is volleyball! I wonder if she prefers playing it at the beach or on a court...
Judging from the pins below, it looks like Nini's favourite is volleyball! I wonder if she prefers playing it at the beach or on a court...
The pin set is a great collector's item!
Beijing 2008 Olympics Mascot Pin Set
Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)
Gold Olympic Mascot Pins
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Fuwa plush toys!
Fuwa T-Shirts!
Which mascot is your favourite?
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2008 Beijing Olympics Jingjing Happiness Officially Licensed Medallion Coin
Jingjing makes children smile--and that's why he b more...1 point
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2008 Beijing Olympics Beibei Prosperity Officially Licensed Medallion Coin
In China's traditional culture and art, the fish a more...1 point
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2008 Beijing Olympics Yingying Health Officially Licensed Medallion Coin
Like all antelopes, Yingying is fast and agile and more...1 point
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2008 Beijing Olympics Huanhuan Passion Officially Licensed Medallion Coin
In the intimate circle of Fuwa, Huanhuan is the bi more...1 point
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2008 Beijing Olympics Nini Good Luck Officially Licensed Medallion Coin
Every spring and summer, the children of Beijing h more...0 points
What if you love all of them?
Then you can get the stickers!
Beijing Olympic Fuwa Car Bumber Sticker
Amazon Price: (as of 02/17/2012)
Or the set of keychains!
Official Beijing 2008 Olympics Teddy Bear Mascot Keychain Accessory (Box Set of 5)
Amazon Price: $9.99 (as of 02/17/2012)
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greek_aficionado
Mar 26, 2011 @ 12:35 am | delete
- Beibei is my favorite Masqot
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scar4
Oct 13, 2010 @ 10:24 pm | delete
- When I was in Beijing for the Olympics, I saw lots of them. Still don't understand why they used five instead of one Mascots.
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SaraMu
Oct 18, 2008 @ 6:03 am | delete
- I'm in the midst of a Beijing tour and I've been seeing these little guys all over...I had no idea. Great lens!
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Kanga
Aug 3, 2008 @ 3:27 am | delete
- Thanks for the invite. I've added this lens to your group! :-)
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Aug 1, 2008 @ 11:05 pm | delete
- Great lens! You should add it to our Everything Olympic group! http://www.squidoo.com/groups/everything-olympics
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