This is the new emblem version for the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic Games and 2022 Paralympic Winter Games. (Beijing 2022 organizing committee/Handout via Xinhua)
BEIJING, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Apart from the passion and vitality of Olympic events, the Beijing 2022 emblems capture the charm of Chinese traditional culture.
Named "Winter Dream" and "Flying High," the emblems of the 2022 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games have once again left a Chinese mark in the history of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.
The Olympic emblem, with its origin in the Chinese character "dong" (winter), combines the essence of Chinese calligraphy and eastern cultural heritage with a modern, global aesthetic.
At the top of the emblem is a skater rushing forward, while at the bottom is a skier. The dynamic lines in the middle represent mountains, trails in the snow seen during winter sports, and the silk ribbons signify an element often used when Chinese people celebrate the Spring Festival, which coincided with Beijing 2022.
The Paralympic emblem, featuring an athlete-centered concept, also combines Chinese calligraphy and Paralympic winter sports. Oriented around the Chinese character "fei" (flight), the emblem is an abstract image of an athlete who is fighting for victory, highlighting the spirit of and inspiration for the Paralympic Winter Games.
Lin Cunzhen, associate professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, has designed the two emblems. Her work was selected from 4,506 submissions from around the world.
"Chinese characters and calligraphy are a unique bridge to Chinese culture, and I hope the Games will provide a platform for more people to know about it," Lin said. ■
