On September 17'h, 2019, "Bing Dwen Dwen" and "Shuey Rhon Rhon" were chosen as the mascots(吉祥物)for the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games and the Paralympics(残奥会).
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| It's a cartoon image of a panda wearing a spacesuit. It looks like a winter sports athlete from the future. "Bing" means "ice" in Chinese, which is a symbol of winter sports. "Dwen" suggests health. "Dwen Dwen" gives the image a more friendly feel. Altogether, "Bing Dwen Dwen" shows the spirit of the Olympics, including a strong mind and a healthy body. |
| | It looks like a red lantern hanging on homes and streets to celebrate Chinese New Year. On its head are paper cuts of pigeons in the shape of the Temple of Heaven. "Shuey" means "snow" in Chinese. "Rhon Rhon" are two different Chinese characters with the same pronunciation. The mascot, "Shuey Rhon Rhon", symbolizes communication among different cultures. |
The idea behind these two mascots is to connect traditional Chinese culture with the Games. The panda is designed with its modern appearance to show our great expectations for the Games and our welcome to the whole world. The vivid red image of "Rhon Rhon" reminds people of the celebration of China's Spring Festival.
