Fuwa 福娃: HuanHuan

In the intimate circle of Fuwa 福娃, HuanHuan is the big brother. He is a child of fire, symbolizing the Olympic Flame and the passion of sport - and passion is the blessing he bestows. HuanHuan stands in the center of Fuwa 福娃 as the core embodiment of the Olympic spirit. And while he inspires all with the passion to run faster, jump higher and be stronger, he is also open and inviting. Wherever the light of HuanHuan shines, the inviting warmth of Beijing 2008 - and the wishful blessings of the Chinese people - can be felt. The firery designs of his head ornament are drawn from the famed DunHuang murals - with just a touch of China's traditional lucky designs. HuanHuan is outgoing and enthusiatic. He excels at all the ball games and represents the red Olympic ring...

Fuwa 福娃: JingJing

JingJing makes children smile - and that's why he brings the blessing of happiness wherever he goes. You can see his joy in the charming naivety of his dancing pose and the lovely wave of his black and white fur. As a national treasure and a protected species,pandas are adored by people everywhere. The lotus designs in JingJing's headdress, which are inspired by the porcelain paintings of the Song Dynasty (A.D.960-1234), symbolize the lush forest and the harmonious relationship between man and nature. JingJing was chosen to represent China's desire to protect nature's gifts - and to preserve the beauty of nature for all generations. JingJing is charmingly naive and optimistic. He is an athlete noted for strength who represents the black Olympic ring...

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Beijing 2008 logo printed at the back of every piece of porcelain square...

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Fuwa 福娃's porcelain square accesories in black and white...

Fuwa 福娃: BeiBei

In China's traditional culture and art, the fish and water designs are symbols of prosperity and harvest. and so BeiBei carries the blessing of properity. A fish is also a symbol of surplus in Chinese culture, another measure of a good year and a good life. The ornamental lines of the water-wave designs are taken from well-known Chinese painting of the past. Among Fuwa 福娃, BeiBei is known to be gentle and pure. Strong in water sports, she reflects the blue Olympic ring...

08.08.08 BEIJING WELCOMES YOU!!

08.08.08 The day has come. At 8:00 pm (GMT +8:00), Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will be officially open. For the last 15 days, the Olympic Games will offer opportunity for China and the world to share the dream, joy, happiness and harmony of this spectacular Games: One World, One Dream... And the dream is..PEACE..

The Phoenix is back to its nest. After traveling 137000 kilometres through 130 cities in 130 days, the Phoenix finally arrived at Bird's Nest (National Stadium), Beijing. The Phoenix had come to this world for the last 28th times in Modern Olympic and finally, at the 29th return, she has the 'real' nest to protect the passion of the Olympic. Of course, the Phoenix is the sacred Olympic flame.


"Bird's Nest" Beijing National Stadium (Source:beijingolympicsfans.com)

The opening ceremony, directed by Director Zhang Yimou, is quoted as the most unforgettable and spectacular in the Olympic history. The world will have their eyes on the biggest Chinese history and cultural performance. The world will have the opportunity to observe the richness and unique of long Chinese history and cultural.

This also marks Beijing and China always welcomes the world to this country, warmly and open-heartedly. With all the high-tech and futuristic stadium, gymnasium and state-of-the-art building, constructed single-handed by the Chinese, China has proved that the best quality Made In China will be given to the world...



BEIJING WELCOMES YOU...

Fuwa 福娃: Beijing 2008 Olympic Games Mascot

Beijing 2008 Olympic Games mascot "Fuwa 福娃" (Blessing Doll) consists of five personated dolls: BeiBei, JingJing, HuanHuan, YingYing, NiNi, with homophonic sound as 'Beijing Welcomes You' (Beijing Huan Ying Ni). The image of fish, panda, the Olympic Torch, Tibetan antelope and swallow are combined into them, and the colour reflects the Five Olympic rings.

In the ancient culture of China, there is a grand tradition of spreading blessings through signs and symbols. Each of Fuwa 福娃 symbolizes a different blessing and will honour this tradition by carrying their blessings to the children of the world. Prosperity, hapiness, passion, health and good luck will be spread to every continent as Fuwa 福娃 carry their invitation to Beijing 2008 to every part of the globe...

1 more day to go!!!....

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The colourful boxes containing porcelain square accesories...

2 days to go... :D :D

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'Beijing 2008' graphic that printed on the paper bag came together inside the package...

3 more days to go!!!

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4 days to go... The Beijing 2008 Olympic Games will finally arrived!!! This is the long awaited Olympic Games for China, and especially Chinese around the world...

In the auspicious 8th Day of Month of August of Year 2008AD, Beijing, capital of China, will host the 29th Olympic Games. I believed...any Chinese living outside of China, including myself, will feel proud (at least a little) for China to host the Olympic Games for the first time after 28th edition of Modern Olympic.

Although I cannot fly to Beijing to watch the Games itself, I feel really excited for it. I will be watching from home, thanks to ASTRO for providing 11 interactive channel specially for the Beijing Olympic Games. I sure will not miss any important sports.

This few months I had been updating myself about the Beijing Olympic Games through their official website. One day while going through the website, I stumbled upon the Beijing 2008 Online Store (click to get your's now). This site has all the Beijing 2008's official sourvenir products. Personally, the prices are quite OK and I decided to buy some products from this site to keep it as compensation for not attending the Beijing Olympic Games... :D

So, this month's assignment shots will be all on the souvenirs I bought from the online store. And every posts in this month will be all dedicated to the Beijing 2008...


The package when I first received it. Felt real excited and don't really want to open it... :D

Beijing 2008...One World, One Dream

I pray for the smooth, peaceful, best, proudest Games for China and all...