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2022 Beijing Winter Olympics February 4th- February 20th

2022 Beijing Winter Olympics Mascot "Bing Dwen Dwen"

Meet "Bing Dwen Dwen", the 2022 Beijing Olympic Mascot

The active, and adorable, panda ambassador Bing Dwen Dwen is sure to melt the hearts of Olympic Games fans across the world. What does his name mean? In Chinese, “bing” translates to “ice,” and symbolizes purity and strength while “dwen dwen” is said to be representative of children.

What Makes Bing Dwen Dwen Glisten?

 

This panda wears a full body “shell” made out of ice. A brightly colored halo also adorns Bing Dwen Dwen’s face. The halo’s colors represent the latest advanced technologies of the ice and snow sport tracks.

With the help of this ice shell, Bing Dwen Dwen can skate, snowboard, and ski with the greatest of ease alongside the Olympic athletes. Look closely at the panda’s left paw and you’ll notice a small, red heart at the center. The heart is representative of Beijing’s hospitality, and China is thrilled to share the spirit of the upcoming 2022 Olympic Games with the world.

 

 

2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics Mascot "Shuey Rhon Rhon"

Meet "Shuey Rhon Rhon", the 2022 Beijing Winter Paralympics Mascot

Shuey Rhon Rhon, a Chinese lantern child, is the official mascot of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. The bright red mascot’s name is representative of friendship, courage, and warmth. Shuey Rhon Rhon can’t wait to spread the joy of the Olympics with everyone!

Thank you to Shannon McClintock Miller for sharing her slides for the History of the Olympics section!