Designed to express the playful qualities of five little children who form an intimate circle of friends, the Five Friendlies also embody the natural characteristics of four of China's most popular animals--the Fish, the Panda, the Tibetan Antelope, the Swallow--and the Olympic Flame.

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.

A Masterpiece of Art & Time:

"Yingying", the mascot of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, is a cute panda.

With its unique image and meaning, it has become one of the important representatives of Chinese culture.

The design inspiration of "Yingying" comes from traditional Chinese cultural elements such as pandas and bamboo.

Its body is composed of white and black fur, with a black head, black eyes, and a pink nose.

Its ears are black and its tail is white.

On its body, we can see some Chinese characters that represent Chinese culture and history.

"Yingying" has a very cute image, with big eyes full of curiosity and vitality.

Its mouth is slightly open, as if showing its friendliness and enthusiasm to the world.

Its short and powerful limbs give people a sense of liveliness.

"Yingying" is not only a mascot but also a messenger of culture.

It combines traditional Chinese culture with modern technology, showcasing China's unique charm.

Its appearance shows the world China's cultural confidence and innovative spirit.

The emergence of "Yingying" has also led to people's in-depth thinking about Chinese culture.

It allows us to see the richness and diversity of Chinese culture, and makes us realize that every country has its own unique cultural symbols, which are witnesses to the history and culture of that country.

In summary, "Yingying" is an artistic work full of symbolic meaning, representing Chinese culture and history, and demonstrating China's innovative spirit and open attitude.

It is an important part of Chinese culture and also a friendly greeting from the Chinese people to the world.

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