Created from the Chinese character "
," which means people,
the mascot embodies the character of Chinese culture and echoes with the
designing concept of the emblem of World Expo Shanghai. Using the Chinese
character as the mascot of an international event is an innovation.
Hair: the hair of the mascot is like the wave of the sea, which represents
its open character and stated the character of its birth place Shanghai.
Face: its cartoon expression shows its confidence and friendly character.
Eye: big, round eyes show his anticipation of the city.
Blue: the color shows its latitude and imagination, which represents the
rising and potential China.
Body: its round body represents a well-off life, which is also lovely and
cute.
Fist: he thumbs up to show the appreciation and warm welcome to the friends
from all over the world.
Big feet: he stands steadily on the big feet and embraces the world with big
arms, which shows China have the ability and faith to host a successful Expo.
The structure of Chinese character
, in which two strokes
support each other, manifests the concept that a good life should be created by
all the people. The world should be supported by "people," and people should
have harmonious relationships with nature and society, so that the life in
cities would be better.
The mascot will surly become the lucky symbol and cultural remark of Shanghai
Expo.