The mascot character of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics was announced. The Olympics are “冰 ●●” (● is 土 ピ ン = Pin Thun Tun), and the Paralympic Games are “Shue Long Long”. Each modeled after a Chinese national treasure panda and a Japanese lantern symbol.
According to the state-run Xinhua News Agency, “Pin Tuntun” is a design that combines panda and ice crystals. The streamlined appearance represents state-of-the-art technology such as “5G”, and the heart of the left hand is meant to welcome people from all over the world. Also, clothes like astronauts represent infinite possibilities.
The Paralympic mascot “Yuki Yon” was designed based on lanterns that represent celebrations and good days. (Beijing = Masayuki Takada)
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