Ma Dwen Dwen, a special version of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics mascot Bing Dwen Dwen, honoring the coming Year of Horse, was launched as the event's 4th anniversary special edition at the Golden Hall of the National Stadium (Bird's Nest) on November 14.

The year 2026 is the year of "Bing Wu" (丙午) in the Chinese traditional calendar, where "Wu" corresponds to horse in the Chinese zodiac. Ma Dwen Dwen presents a new artistic form that blends the beloved Bing Dwen Dwen image with the cultural symbolism of the Chinese Zodiac. Drawing inspiration from six legendary steeds — Chitu, Qingzong, Taohua, Bailong, Wuzhui, and Feihuang — the design captures the essence of China's "noble horse culture". The six Ma Dwen Dwen figurines unveiled at the event each feature distinct colors, with every color symbolizing a different auspicious meaning and embodying unique blessings.

The series is now officially available for pre-order through the Olympic Official Flagship Store on Tmall. They will be officially released nationwide on November 28. Consumers can purchase them at locations including the "Beijing Gifts" Bird's Nest (Dual Olympic Theme) Shop, the China Unicom App and 1,500 business halls across the country, postal branches under China Post's Beijing Branch, Sanya International Duty-Free Complex, Haikou International Duty-Free Complex, Meilan Airport Store, Beijing Olympic Museum, Wangfujing Gongmei Emporium, and Beijing Aoyuan City Street, among other authorized outlets.

(Source: Beijing Fabu)