At the third anniversary of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympic Games, the most beloved and sought-after icon of the games, Bing Dwen Dwen comes back with new looks and new outfits.                             

In Chinese culture, the snake is revered as an important ancient totem, symbolizing "calmness, wisdom, and vitality." The new collection includes five snake-themed figurines, each adorned with unique accessories that represent distinct blessings: a red figurine holding a Ruyi (a traditional Chinese ornament symbolizing good luck), a green one with a gourd for prosperity, a cyan figurine featuring a longevity peach, a pink one with peach blossoms for joy, and a gold figurine with a Yuanbao (gold ingot) representing wealth.

Designed by Lin Cunzhen, a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts, these mascots draw inspiration from the ancient tale "The Legend of the White Snake," one of the most beloved Chinese folk love stories. The headpiece of the mascot is influenced by traditional Peking Opera characters from this tale, showcasing two snakes holding a golden bead, which symbolizes auspiciousness and festive spirit. The intertwined snakes, symbolizing support and cooperation, also reflect the Olympic spirit of unity and progress.

These new mascots aim to bring good fortune to everyone, encouraging greater awareness of snake culture and China's rich traditional heritage while also promoting Olympic culture and the Olympic spirit. 2025 Chinese New Year, also called the Spring Festival, falls on Jan 29, 2025. As an official public holiday, Chinese people can get eight days’ off from work to celebrate this most important festival of China.