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Bing Dwen Dwen is a [[Giant panda]] with a suit of ice, a heart of gold and a love of all things winter sports |
Bing Dwen Dwen is a [[Giant panda]] with a suit of ice, a heart of gold and a love of all things winter sports. The panda is ready to share the true spirit of the Olympics with the whole world. Shuey Rhon Rhon is an [[Anthropomorphism|anthropomorphic]] Chinese lantern. Lanterns represent harvest, celebration, warmth and light. The wishful shape at the top symbolizes auspicious happiness. The continuous pattern of the dove of peace and the [[Temple of Heaven]] symbolize the peaceful friendship and highlights the characteristics of the place where the place is held. The decorative pattern incorporates the traditional Chinese paper-cut art. The snow on the face represents the meaning of "a fall of seasonable snow gives promise of a fruitful year". It also reflects the anthropomorphic design and highlights the mascot's cuteness. Bing Dwen Dwen was designed by Cao Xue, a chief designer at [[Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts]], while Shuey Rhon Rhon was designed by Jiang Yufan, an undergraduate majoring in product design at the Jilin Art Institute of Design. |
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Bing Dwen Dwen[1][2] (Chinese: 冰墩墩; pinyin: Bīng Dūn Dūn) is the official mascot of the 2022 Winter Olympics, and Shuey Rhon Rhon[3] (Chinese: 雪容融; pinyin: Xuě Róng Róng) is the official mascot of the 2022 Winter Paralympics. Both events are scheduled to be held in Beijing, China.[4][1]
History
The mascot design competition was launched on 8 August 2018, a total of 5,816 designs were submitted for further review and ten were shortlisted, the mascots were unveiled on 17 September 2019, Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon were selected over eight other hopeful designs.
Selection
A total of 5,816 designs were submitted for further review and ten were shortlisted, the mascots were unveiled on 17 September 2019, Bing Dwen Dwen and Shuey Rhon Rhon were selected over eight other hopeful designs.
Characteristics
Bing Dwen Dwen is a Giant panda with a suit of ice, a heart of gold and a love of all things winter sports. The panda is ready to share the true spirit of the Olympics with the whole world. Shuey Rhon Rhon is an anthropomorphic Chinese lantern. Lanterns represent harvest, celebration, warmth and light. The wishful shape at the top symbolizes auspicious happiness. The continuous pattern of the dove of peace and the Temple of Heaven symbolize the peaceful friendship and highlights the characteristics of the place where the place is held. The decorative pattern incorporates the traditional Chinese paper-cut art. The snow on the face represents the meaning of "a fall of seasonable snow gives promise of a fruitful year". It also reflects the anthropomorphic design and highlights the mascot's cuteness. Bing Dwen Dwen was designed by Cao Xue, a chief designer at Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts, while Shuey Rhon Rhon was designed by Jiang Yufan, an undergraduate majoring in product design at the Jilin Art Institute of Design.
References
- ^ a b "北京2022年冬奥会吉祥物阐释". beijing2022.cn. 2019-09-17.
- ^ https://www.beijing2022.cn/a/20190917/007640.htm
- ^ "北京2022年冬残奥会吉祥物阐释". beijing2022.cn. 2019-09-17.
- ^ https://news.sina.cn/2019-09-17/detail-iicezzrq6508104.d.html?vt=4&pos=3
See also
- Fuwa – mascots of the 2008 Summer Olympics
- Fu Niu Lele – mascot of the 2008 Summer Paralympics
- Lele – mascots of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympics
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