The slogan for the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing is,
Tong yi ge shi jie tong yi ge meng xiang means One world, one
dream. The slogan reflects the universal values which are
unity, friendship, progress, harmony, participation, and
dream.
The slogan also expresses the many wishes that all people share
all over the world, one of them being to continue to strive for a
bright future of Mankind. It expresses the high ideal of the
Beijing people as well as the other Chinese people to help create a
better world hand in hand with the people from the rest of the
world. This slogan is simple and easy to remember, yet it is
meaningful and inspiring.
5. The Olympic Motto
A motto is a sentence, phrase, or word expressing the spirit or
purpose of a person, organization, or city. The Olympic Motto is in
Latin. Citius, Altius, Fortius. It is translated as Swifter,
Higher, Stronger, encouraging the Olympiads to work their hardest
and to do their best.
6. Emblem
7. Dancing Beijing
8. The Olympic Emblem of Beijing
9. The Olympic Emblem of Beijing
Inspired by:
Traditional Chinese art
calligraphic art
Symbol of:
Trust
Expression of self confidence
10. Image
Shows unique culture of China
Elegance of the ancient Chinese civilization
Brings forth the citys gradual changes and development
Reflects the nations thoughts and emotions
Uniting the countrys 56 ethnic groups and its population of 1.3
billion
11. Hero
Olympic games are the stage where heroes are made
Powerful and dynamic, passionate and enthusiastic
Strives for the Chinese arts
12. Spirit
Running human : beauty and the magnificence of life
Curves: wriggling dragon, relating the past and future of
China
Red Represents: Life, luck, a new beginning and happiness
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13. Mascots
Five mascots for the games of the XXIX Olympiad are
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The five mascots of the 2008 Beijing Olympics are Beibei,
Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, and Nini. They represent the 5
Olympic rings.
When their names are put together, the phrase
Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni is formed, which means Beijing welcomes
you.
Each mascot represents an animal: Beibei is the fish( ),
Jingjing is the panda( ), Yingying is the Tibetian Antelope ( ) ,
and Nini is the swallow( ), Huanhuan represents the Olympic torch(
).
The mascots also represent the landscapes of China: water( ),
forest( ), fire( ), Earth( ), and sky( ).
21. Chinese Characters or Drawings? ?
The Beijing committee of the Olympics needed a way for all of
the international guests to have a way to recognize the events,
while still having the pictures relate to Chinese culture
The committee decided on using images derived from ancient
bronze characters, and tweaking them to resemble more modern stick
figures, bringing together the old and new that China has to
offer
22. Can you Guess the sports by looking at the pictograms and
characters? ?
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30. Common Phrase
Beijing people say:
I participate.
(wo canyu).
I contribute.
(wo fengxian).
I enjoy.
(wo kuaile).
31. Olympic Songs
One World, One dream
Forever Friends
I am the star
Hero
32. Forever Friends
We spend too much time apart
This is the time when all dreams of man come alive
Forever friends in harmony
As the whole world joins and sees days of unity and peace