The mascots of the19th Asian Games﹣Lianlian, Congcong, and Chenchen﹣have made their global debut(亮相)
The three robotic figures represent three different facets of Hangzhou's rich heritage. Lianlian is a mirror of the West Lake, Congcong shows the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, while Chenchen characterizes the Beijing﹣Hangzhou Grand Canal.
The mascot Lianlian takes on the colour of nature, green, as its main tone to represent the West Lake, Zhejiang Province. The popular scenic spot is famous for its picture﹣like scenery, amazing buildings, temples, pagodas(佛塔)
As a symbol of Hangzhou, the West Lake keeps impressive views and historic relics that have influenced many poets and painters throughout Chinese history. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Surrounded by plenty of trees, various plants and flowers, the blooming lotus flowers of summer offer an unbelievable picture﹣like scene. The mascot Lianlian's name comes from the beautiful lotus leaves found there. Also, the lotus is a symbol of purity
Lianlian's lotus leaf﹣shaped cap looks like scenic view of the West Lake. Its pure, lively and elegant image show a graceful, harmonious and open mindset﹣a spirit the mascot aims to express.