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Fuwa took Beijing's enthusiasm and their blessings to all corners of the world, and invited people from all over the world to gather in Beijing to celebrate the 2008 China Beijing Olympic Games. These five Fuwa are called Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini respectively. Take a word from each of their names to form the homonym "Welcome to Beijing".
Beibei's blessing is prosperity. Beibei's head decoration adopts the fish pattern of Neolithic age in China. Beibei is gentle and innocent, and is a master of water sports, which is in harmony with the blue ring in the Olympic rings.
Jingjing is a naive giant panda, which is deeply loved by people all over the world. His head decoration originated from the lotus petal shape on Song porcelain. Jingjing is simple, honest, optimistic and full of strength, representing the black part of the Olympic rings.
Huanhuan is Fuwa's eldest brother. He is a fire doll, symbolizing the Olympic flame. Huanhuan is the embodiment of sports passion, which spreads passion to all parts of the world and conveys the Olympic spirit faster, higher and stronger. Huanhuan headdress originated from the flame patterns in Dunhuang murals. He is extroverted and unrestrained, familiar with all kinds of ball games, representing the red ring of the Olympic rings.
Yingying is a clever, agile and flying Tibetan antelope. Yingying's head decoration combines the decorative styles of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, Xinjiang and other western regions. He is agile and an excellent track and field athlete, representing the yellow ring in the Olympic rings.
Nini is from the sky. She is a swallow spreading her wings and flying. Nini brings spring and joy to people. Wherever she flies, she spreads good wishes of "good luck". Naive, cheerful and agile Nini will make her debut in gymnastics competition. She represents the green ring in the Olympic rings.
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