Olympic Mascots represent the host city’s culture and ideals. Here are the mascots of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics.
The mascots are meant to portray a balance between China’s values of historical tradition and future technological advancements.
The two characters visited the Olympic venues on Monday, Jan. 31 to kickstart the camaraderie that will erupt as soon as the torch is lit and the games begin.Bing is a panda and its first name means “ice,” while Dwen Dwen means “children.” Bing Dwen Dwen’s ice suit is supposed to look like an astronaut suit, which Beijing thought would properly demonstrate their embrace of the future and technology.Shuey is the mascot for the Paralympics.
Shuey is a Chinese lantern child, and its name has the name pronunciation as the Chinese character for snow. However, the two “Rhons” have different meanings. The first “Rhon” means “to include,” and the second “Rhon” means “to melt, fuse and warm.” If interpreted together, these phrases allude to China’s desire for greater inclusion and understanding for those with disabilities.
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