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The mascots of the Olympic Games are probably one of the best ways to market of the host city itself. Clear instructions are not official words and logos that each mark as the host city, but only the marketing strategy of the recent Olympic Games is essentially based on the mascots.

The mascots of the Games does not appear until the Winter Olympics of 1968 in Grenoble, France. In this case the Olympics, a little cartoon man on skis Schuss known was on pins and other small toys. She became the first unofficial mascot of the Olympics. Since, with Except for the Winter Olympics of 1972 in Sapporo, Japan, other host cities has come with its own "friendly people" symbol to represent their games.

The initial goal of Olympic mascot has been given additional impetus to the cultural identity of host country. The animals from the region have generally been chosen to symbolize the Olympics, but the figures of speech and symbols have also been used for representation.

The first pet to hit "significant" Misha is a little bear of Russia Olympics 1980 Moscow. The bear was photographed smiling as seatbelt striped with the colors of the Olympic rings complete with interlocking circles, as a belt buckle. Misha was a great success and even had his own cartoon. Nice and cuddly appeals to children and surprising because it was designed by the illustrator of children's books in Russia, Victor Chizhikov. Misha appeared in various products such as stuffed animals, T-shirts and key chains. The floodgates opened since then, the market for the Olympic gathering.

Despite the marketing of Games mascots, the essence able to represent the host country remains. A lot of thought goes into the design process. For example, the famous Chinese artist Han Meilin designed a set 5 mascots chosen for the Beijing Olympics. Their names are Beibei, Jingjing, Huanhuan, Yingying, Nini. Taking the first syllable of their names, spells "Beijing Huanying or "or" Beijing welcomes you. "Furthermore, not only each pet is an Olympic ring color, but also represent the elements and superstition deeply rooted in Chinese culture.

Beibei is a sturgeon China Blue represents the water element. It also symbolizes prosperity.

Jingjing is a panda from china black represents the element wood. He is the personification of happiness.

Huanhuan is the fire element. It is the Olympic flame and the color red, which denotes passion.

Yingying is a Tibetan antelope driven. It is also the symbol of good health. Its element is earth and it is yellow.

Nini is a green swallow. Its element is air and brings good fortune.

Most cultures can be seen in the hair of every pet that has been inspired by the ancient artifacts from China, dynasties and costumes.

Although the Olympics have been highly commercialized, the illustrations reflect combined with good marketing come into play yet.

About the Author:

Mariam Ma is a freelance writer for Olympic Blvd where you can get Fuwa dolls and other Beijing Olympic souvenirs.

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