Next i will introduce the Official Mascots of Beijing 2008--The Five Friendies.Their names are Beibei,Jingjing,Huanhuan, Yingying and Nini.
When their names are put together -- Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni --they say "Welcome to Beijing". Beibei is the Fish, Jingjing is the Panda, Huanhuan is theOlympic Flame, Yingying is the Tibetan antelope and Nini is the Swallow. Each of the mascots also symbolizes a different blessing --prosperity, happiness, passion, health and good luck. The Five Friendlies carrying a message of friendship and peace--and blessings from China--to children all over the world.