FUWA Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

FUWA – Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games The Fuwa carry a message of friendship, peace, and good wishes from China to people all over the world. They have been designed to symbolise many things like popular Chinese animals, the elements of nature, and the colours of the Olympic Games rings. They also reflect Chinese culture, art, and folk traditions. Name: Character: Colour: Animal: Element: Blessing: Sport: Beibei Gentle and pure Blue Olympic Ring Fish Water Prosperity Water sports When you put the names of all the FUWA together they say: “Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni” or “Welcome to Beijing”. PE units – Appendix 1: FUWA Accessed from: Asia Knowledge website, http: //asia-knowledge. tki. org. nz page 1

FUWA – Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games The Fuwa carry a message of friendship, peace, and good wishes from China to people all over the world. They have been designed to symbolise many things like popular Chinese animals, the elements of nature, and the colours of the Olympic Games rings. They also reflect Chinese culture, art, and folk traditions. Name: Character: Colour: Animal: Jingjing Optimistic Black Olympic Ring Panda (Chinese National treasure and protected species) Element: Blessing: Sport: Forest Happiness Strength Reflects our desire to protect nature and maintain its beauty When you put the names of all the FUWA together they say: “Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni” or “Welcome to Beijing”. PE units – Appendix 1: FUWA Accessed from: Asia Knowledge website, http: //asia-knowledge. tki. org. nz page 2

FUWA – Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games The Fuwa carry a message of friendship, peace, and good wishes from China to people all over the world. They have been designed to symbolise many things like popular Chinese animals, the elements of nature, and the colours of the Olympic Games rings. They also reflect Chinese culture, art, and folk traditions. Name: Character: Colour: Animal: Element: Blessing: Sport: Huanhuan Outgoing and enthusiastic Red Olympic Ring A big brother Fire Passion Ball sports Symbolises the flame of the Olympic Games When you put the names of all the FUWA together they say: “Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni” or “Welcome to Beijing”. PE units – Appendix 1: FUWA Accessed from: Asia Knowledge website, http: //asia-knowledge. tki. org. nz page 3

FUWA – Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games The Fuwa carry a message of friendship, peace, and good wishes from China to people all over the world. They have been designed to symbolise many things like popular Chinese animals, the elements of nature, and the colours of the Olympic Games rings. They also reflect Chinese culture, art, and folk traditions. Name: Character: Colour: Animal: Element: Blessing: Sport: Yingying Quick-witted and agile Yellow Olympic Ring Tibetan antelope Land the vastness of China Health Athletics (track and field) Reflects Beijing’s commitment to a Green Olympics When you put the names of all the FUWA together they say: “Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni” or “Welcome to Beijing”. PE units – Appendix 1: FUWA Accessed from: Asia Knowledge website, http: //asia-knowledge. tki. org. nz page 4

FUWA – Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games The Fuwa carry a message of friendship, peace, and good wishes from China to people all over the world. They have been designed to symbolise many things like popular Chinese animals, the elements of nature, and the colours of the Olympic Games rings. They also reflect Chinese culture, art, and folk traditions. Name: Character: Colour: Animal: Element: Blessing: Sport: Nini Innocent and joyful Green Olympic Ring Swallow Sky Good luck Gymnastics Based on a popular design of traditional kites When you put the names of all the FUWA together they say: “Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni” or “Welcome to Beijing”. PE units – Appendix 1: FUWA Accessed from: Asia Knowledge website, http: //asia-knowledge. tki. org. nz page 5