What is the origin of the Beijing Winter Olympics mascot?

The Beijing Winter Olympics mascot Bingdundun was inspired by the "ice ribbon" and is called Bingdundun. The English name is Bing Dwen Dwen. The image comes from the panda, a world-recognized "national treasure" of China. The image is friendly, cute and naive, and is deeply loved by people from all over the world, especially teenagers. The 3D designed anthropomorphic panda embodies the concept of harmony between man and nature.

The overall shape of the panda is like an astronaut. He is an ice and snow sports expert from the future, implying the combination of modern technology and ice and snow sports. Bingdundun has a small red heart on her palm, which is a pigeon zodiac sign. The flowing color lines symbolize the ice and snow sports track and 5G high technology, and the head shell shape is taken from the ice and snow sports helmet. Bingdundun abandons traditional elements and is full of a sense of the future, the times, and speed.

The meaning of ice dundun

Because "ice" symbolizes purity and strength, which is a characteristic of the Winter Olympics; "dundun" means honest and cute, which fits the overall image of the panda. It symbolizes the perseverance and inspiring spirit of the Winter Olympic athletes, so it is called "Bing Dundun". To sum it up in two words, it is soft and warm. In the cold winter months, it warms the soft hearts of every audience.

The heart-shaped pattern on the palm of the left hand represents the host country’s warm welcome to friends from all over the world. The overall image resembles an astronaut, which means creating extraordinary things and exploring the future. It embodies the pursuit of excellence, leading the times, and facing the infinite possibilities of the future.