The Official Mascots of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games
(Beijing2008.com)
Updated: 2006-08-29 17:05
Like all antelopes, Yingying is fast and agile and can swiftly cover great
stretches of land as he races across the earth. A symbol of the vastness of
China's landscape, the antelope carries the blessing of health, the strength of
body that comes from harmony with nature. Yingying's flying pose captures the
essence of a species unique to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, one of the first
animals put under protection in China. The selection of the Tibetan Antelope
reflects Beijing commitment to a Green Olympics. His head ornament incorporates
several decorative styles from the Qinghai-Tibet and Sinkiang cultures and the
ethnic design traditions of Western China. Strong in track and field events,
Yingying is a quick-witted and agile boy who represents the yellow Olympic ring.
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