Five tiny creatures act as the official mascots of this Olympic Games. Collectively called as Fuwa (good-luck dolls), the colors of these mascots reflect the colors of the interlocking Olympic rings (blue, yellow, black, green, and red). Each of these mascots has individual names:
- Beibei (in blue, drawing its inspiration from fish and water designs). Chinese people consider fish as the symbol of prosperity and harvest.
- Jingjing (in black) symbolizes happiness. The headgear of Jingjing draws its inspiration from the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234). The green headgear stands for the lush forests of this land and urges people to protect nature's gifts.
- Huanhuan (in red) represents the passion of sport and symbolizes the Olympic Flame.
- Yingying (in yellow) symbolizes the vast landscape of China.
- Nini (in green) has golden wings that stand for the infinite sky. Wherever she goes, she will bring good-luck .
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