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 * [[image:1.jpg]] || Like the Five Olympic Rings from which they draw their color and inspirtaion, Fuwa will serve as the Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. These fun mascots carry a message of friendship, peace, and good wishes from China to children all over the world.There are 5 mascots which make up what we know as FUWA.There is Beibei, which is the fish and represents the color blue. There is also Jingjing which is the panda and represents the black Olympic ring. Next, there is HuanHuan which is the Olympic flame. Next is Yingying which is the Tibetan Antelope. Yingying relfects Beijing's commitment to a "green" Olympics. Last, there is Nini, which is the Swallow. She is strong in gymnastics and represents the green Olympic ring. ||
 * [[image:2.jpg]] || "One World One Dream" is the theme slogan of the Beijing Olympics that expresses the common wishes of people all over the world, inspired by the Olympic ideals, to strive for a brighter future. This saying fully reflects the values of the Olympic spirit which include unity, friendship, progress, harmony, participation, and dream. This slogan is simple, meaningful, and inspiring. ||
 * [[image:3.jpg]] || The Olympic Medals for this year are designed with inspiration from "bi", which is China's ancient jade piece inscribed with dragon patterns. The metals are made with Gold and Jade and symbolize nobility and virtue. These medals give th winners of the Games great honor and acclamation as recognition of their achievement. Also, the Beijing Olympic Torch shows strong Chinese characteristics, and showcases Chinese design and technical capabilities. It also embodies concepts of a "green" Olympics, a high-tech Olympics, and the People's Olympics. ||
 * [[image:4.jpg]] || These symbols represent all of the games taking place at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. These Chinese drawings play a major role in showing the people of Beijing the basics of the sports or games taking place. These figures are simple black and white drawings of athletes in action. ||