The mascot draws inspiration from traditional Chinese culture and resembles the character "si" or "巳" in the oracle bone script, which in the Chinese zodiac means snake. It's cute and full of ancient charm.
With the theme "Year of the Snake, Keep Your Spirit Awake", the lively "Si Shengsheng" evokes the feeling of "Ruyi", a Chinese concept expressing the hope of wish fulfillment.
In Chinese, "bat" has the same pronunciation as "blessing". Therefore, a mascot with a bat pattern on the forehead and a "longevity" knot on the tip of the tail represents both blessing and good luck.
The features of "Si Sheng Sheng" are also deeply rooted in Chinese tradition. The pattern of his eyebrows and eyes is inspired by the feather pattern and the "chen" (臣) character motif found on snake-shaped bronze vessels discovered at the Sanxingdui Ruins site in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The 'chen' character motif also appears widely on bronze and jade ware in the Central Plains, symbolizing the inclusive and diverse nature of Chinese civilization. The back of the mascot is decorated with intricate jingtailan patterns, symbolizing 'endless vitality', while floral filigree outlines begonias, magnolias, peach blossoms and peonies, symbolizing the 'return of spring'.
This predominantly green mascot embodies the rejuvenating spirit of spring, and its colour scheme is inspired by the rich tapestry of traditional Chinese colours.
CMG's Spring Festival Presentation Ceremony, known in Chinese as "Chunwan", is an essential part of the Chinese New Year celebration and is deeply appreciated by the Chinese people.
The gala offers a diverse range of performances - including music, dance, comedy and drama - and is much more than just an entertaining show. Rather, it symbolizes a time of family reunions and the joyous arrival of a new year.
The gala, broadcast on the eve of Chinese New Year, is watched by more than a billion people, creating a shared experience that fosters a sense of unity and reunion.
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