What can be loved more than the beautiful message of friendship, but the blessings and the peace that is being carried to small children all around the world by the Chinese dolls? There are five of these Chinese dolls, as there are five rings in the Olympic rings symbol, and will be the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Official Mascots.
These mascots were planned out longer before this year's Olympic game, starting much farther back as at least November of 2005, exactly one thousand days before the 2008 Olympic ceremony. In November, they were happily revealed to the entire world, boasting their inspiration and their specific colors to children and adults all around. The distinctiveness of the five dolls' colors comes from the Olympic Rings and each color that they possess. The mascots are a representation of five children who are playing with one another to form a very close circle of friendship.
The mascots are designed to behold the characteristics of China, and are therefore representations of the four most popular animals in China, as well; the fish, Tibetan antelope, swallow, and the panda. The last and fifth mascot, of course, is to represent the ever-lasting Olympic Flame itself.
To further explain these mascots, the fish is called BeiBei. The Panda is called JingJing, and HuanHuan is the representation of the Olympic Flame. YingYing is a Tibetan antelope, whereas NiNi is a swallow. The reason behind their, mostly rhyming, two syllabled names is so that it is easier for them, and more traditional, to express affection to the children of China.
BeiBei, who is the representation of the blue Olympic ring is said to be kind and pure. BeiBei's knowledge lies in water sports, as it is also the representation of the fish. In China, the symbol of a fish is said to bring prosperity. The mascot who has been noted for strength is JingJing, the black Olympic ring. There are many people whom adore pandas, because they are increasingly loveable, which makes JingJing a national treasure and overall highly protected species in China. This mascot is meant to be charming and to bring happiness and smile to all the children.
Then there is the child of fire, HuanHuan. HuanHuan is experienced at any of the ball games and events, and is in symbolization of the red Olympic Ring. He is the oldest, and biggest brother of the other dollars, creating spirit amongst every one. It is because of HaunHaun that the other dolls have the courage and inspiration to compete harder than they already do, with his light reflecting blessings of China.
YingYing is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring. All Antelopes possess the same agility. YingYing's flying pose represents the essence of a unique species, which is one of the first animals put under protection in China. IT is also a symbol of China's landscape. YingYing is very strong in track and field events
Nini is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring; it also represents innocence among the five friendlies. Its design if from the beautiful kites children in Beijing fly every spring and summer. She is a symbol of the sky and good luck while spreading blessings everywhere she flies.
These Five Friendlies have been choose as young ambassadors for the Olympic Games and when their names are placed together Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni, they say "Welcome to Beijing." The sea, forest, fire, earth and sky are clearly present in these Five Friendlies. These five nature elements are seen in the Five Friendlies origins and headpieces. Each of these Friendlies will spread prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck to every continent from Beijing.
The mission of these Five Friendlies is to bring the world together in not only peace, but also friendship through the Olympic spirit, while reaching out to the world and inviting every man, woman and child to take part in this great celebration of humanity. China will host the Olympics in 2008 and it will reflect its theme of One World, One Dream to every continent.