The Official Mascots of the China - Beijing 2008 Olympic Games

Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspiration, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, carrying a message of friendship and peace,In their origins and their headpieces, you can see the five elements of nature -- the sea, forest, fire, earth and sky

A set of five doll mascots for the 2008 Olympic Games were unveiled in Beijing on November 11, exactly 1,000 days before the event's opening ceremony.

Spreading Traditional Chinese Blessings Wherever They Go

1 . Beibei

Each of the Five Friendlies symbolizes a different blessing.This tradition shows their blessings to the children of the world. Prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as the Five Friendlies carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe.

This Beibei carries the blessing of prosperity

2 . jingjing

makes children smile. You can see his joy in the charming naivety of his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur

It symbolize the lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature

3 . Huanhuan

Huanhuan is the big brother. He is a child of fire, symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport

4 . Yingying

Yingying's flying pose captures the essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the first animals put under protection in China

5 . Nini

Nini's figure is drawn from this grand tradition of flying designs. Her golden wings symbolize the infinite sky and spread good-luck as a blessing wherever she flies.