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 * [[image:Chinese_Olympic_symbols.jpg]] || Hello! Our names our Stacey, Annabel, and Margot. These five characters represent the some of China's most popular animals. Bei Bei is the fish, Jing Jingis is the panda, Ying Ying is the Tibetan Antelope, and Ni Ni is the swallowed kite. Huan Huan, in the middle, represents the torch of the Olympics. These five names together say" Beijing Welcomes You." ||
 * [[image:BEIJING.jpg]] || The “Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing” emblem depicts the Chinese seal and calligraphy in which it shows a figure running forward with pride. The figure is similar to the Chinese character “Jing” (a seal) which illustrates Beijing and Chinese culture and style. The emblem is supposed to welcome friends from all over the world and to bring culture to the 2008 Olympics. The five rings, which are blue, yellow, black, green, and red represent the five continents of the world, who are ready to compete against each other this summer.

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 * [[image:file:769269260_6c8b7fe94b.jpg]][[image:file:769269260_6c8b7fe94b.jpg]][[image:769269260_6c8b7fe94b.jpg]] || “One World One Dream” completely represents the concept of the Beijing 2008 Olympics and just the Olympic spirit overall. It shows Unity, Friendship, progress, Harmony, Participation, and Dream. It expresses the hopes of people around the world and shows them that dreams are reachable. Even though we all have different backgrounds and lifestyles we can unite as a world to enjoy the Olympic games and try to find peace. We are one world and we all have hopes and dreams that are possible if you believe. ||
 * [[image:415643250_88a1dc3998.jpg]] || The 2008 Olympic torch is based on the tradition scrolls used in China. The torch is able to keep burning for up to fifteen minutes when it is a windless area, and when it’s in the air, The torch is also said to demonstrate China’s artistic and technology level. The Olympic torch is traveling around five continents and twenty-one international cities through the famous “Silk Road”. This represents all of the trades made through this ancient road. By bringing the torch all around the world, China is showing their friendship and respect towards other countries, races, and nationalities. ||