Toy - 2008 Beijing Olympics Mascot
Object
souvenir
Production date
2008
Object number
2008.332
Physical Description
Fuwa draw their colour and inspiration from the five Olympic gold rings - they carry a message of friendship and peace and good wishes from China to children all over the world. This is nini - the kite shaped winged swallow. her golden wings symbolise good luck - she is inncoent and joyful as a swallow, strong in gymnastics and she is the green Olympic ring.
Associated Event
Beijing Olympic & Paralympic Games 2008
Associated Place
Beijing (Place)
Material
Synthetic
On display?
No
Inscription
Beijing 2008