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 * [[image:5rings.jpg]] || Hi, Im Kimberly and Im Leila and we are going to talk about symbols of the upcoming beijing olympics.

Leila: The five rings are blue, yellow, black, green, and red. They represent the five parts of the world that are part the olympics and are ready to compete against each other. Also, the six colors and the white background combined represent those of all nations. The five rings also represent of the five inhabited continents. The fact that they are intertwined together represents how universal the Olympics is. || "Fuwa" is the name of the official olympic mascots. They are each the same color as one of the olympic rings. They each have names - Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini which combined, create the phrase, "Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni" which translates into Welcome to Beijing. Also, each mascot represents one of the elements - earth, fire, forest, sky, and sea. They even represent each of the most popular animals in china, the Fish, the Panda, Tibetan Antelope, and the swallow. The other represents the Olympic Flame. || The Olympic Torch represents he ideals of the Olympic games, such as harmony and goodwill. It is carried in a relay starting at Olympia, Greece (where the first Olympics was held). A long line of runners carry the torch to the city where the Olympics will be held that year. at this site, it lights a cauldron that stays lit until the end of the games. || "One World One Dream" shows the universal values of the Olympic spirit which are :Unity, Friendship, Progress, Harmony, Participation and Dream. It expresses the wishes of people all over the world that are inspired by the Olympic ideals to "strive for a bright future of Mankind." Within the symbol is the Beijing Olympics' Emblem it represents Beijing's hospitality and hopes, and carries the city's commitment to the world. It is called "Chinese Seal, Dancing Beijing". ||
 * [[image:Img214108291.jpg]] || Kimberly:
 * [[image:Olympic_Torch_Collection.jpg]] || Leila:
 * [[image:oneworldonedream.jpg]] || Kimberly: