NWOT 2008 Beijing Olympic blue mascot w/red silk knotted hanging tassel

The official mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics were inspired by the Five Olympic Rings. Fuwa in Chinese, Friendlies in English, these adorable characters represent the playfulness of children. Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini. Together they write Beijing Huanying Ni, which means "Beijing welcomes you". Each character represents one of the Olympic Rings and this can be seen in their color. Beibei Beibei, who represents the blue Olympic ring, symbolizes a fish. Traditionally in China, the fish and water are symbols of abundance and are popular designs in festivals. Beibei is gentle and pure, and strong in water sports