Traditional Chinese Blessings
In the ancient culture of China,there is a great tradition od spreading blessings through sings and symbols.Each of the mascots symbolizes a different blessing and will honor this ancient tradition by bringing their blessings to the children of the world .Beibei represents the blessing of prosperity,Jingjing the blessing of happiness,Huanhuan the bless of passion,Yingying the blessing of health and Nini the blessing of good luck.
Amessage Of Friendship
Commenting on the launch of the mascots,in a message read at the mascot luanch ,IOC President Rogge said,"The Five Friendlies are an incredible little family,chosen carefully by Beijing 2008 to represent all of China and to carry a message of friendship to the children of the world." He aded,"I love them all.And Iam delighted that they will carry traditional Chinese blessings all over the world .I believe that this little group of friends the fish,the panda,the flame,the antelope and the swallow-will be extremely popular and will help to spread Olypic messages throughout the world."
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本帖最后由 夏小沫 于 2008-5-3 11:21 AM 编辑 ]