In the men's steel frame snowmobile competition of the Beijing Winter Olympics held on the evening of February 11, China's Yin Zheng ranked 5th and broke the "Snow Dragon" men's steel frame snowmobile track departure record with 4.58 seconds. His Chinoiserie helmet has also attracted media attention. After the game, Yin Zheng told reporters that his helmet was called "Dragon and Tiger Crown". Yin Zheng said that the helmet was designed by a local Chinese designer to showcase Chinese culture at the Winter Olympics. China News Service reporter He Penglei photographed
(Beijing Winter Olympics) Oriental charm "world expression" "Chinese style" lights up the Winter Olympic field
China News Service, Beijing, February 14 Title: Oriental Charm "World Expression" "Chinese Style" Lights Up the Winter Olympics
Written by Jin Wook
The Winter Olympics meet Beijing, the Olympic spirit and oriental charm blend together, the "self-expression" of Chinese culture takes ice and snow as the medium, goes to the world, shines, and the athletes also strive to blow the rich "Chinese wind" to all corners inside and outside the arena.
The Covenant of Ice and Snow meets Chinese romance
When the melodious and weeping melody sounded again at the Beijing Winter Olympics, Karen Chen, a Chinese girl, chose "Liang Zhu Violin Concerto" as the most expressive individual performance as a free skating repertoire to help the American team win the silver medal in the figure skating team competition.
On February 6, The American's Chen Kaiwen was in the competition. On the same day, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics Figure Skating Team Competition Women's Single Skating Short Program Competition was held at the Capital Gymnasium. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Jun
The appearance of the "Spirit of the Sparrow", the flowing water sleeves, the light fans... From music to styling to props, Chinese elements have appeared in Chen Kaiwen's performances many times and become her most iconic representatives. "I think Chinese dance and figure skating complement each other and fully demonstrate the beauty of art, which also inspires me to integrate my national dance experience into the performance." She said.
24 years ago, at the Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, Chinese player Chen Lu danced in the soundtrack of "Liang Zhu", which was the first time Chinese music sounded on the international figure skating competition. With the "out of the circle" of songs such as "Liang Zhu", "A Cut of Plum", "Ten Faces Ambush", more and more "Chinese style" appears in the programs of Chinese players, Chinese players and even Asian players, and the "Chinese-style" romance and poetry that are just right in strength and softness attract the world's attention.
Fancy shows cultural confidence
Holding the Winter Olympics at the "doorstep", Chinese athletes work tenaciously and diligently, and are witnesses and witnesses of the Olympic spirit that never fails, as well as a displayer of Chinese culture.
The costumes of Chinese athletes are full of Chinese cultural elements "eye-catching". In the short track speed skating field, the bright red helmet of the "Chinese God of War Sun Dasheng" accompanied the famous Chinese general Wu Dajing to the ice rink. This helmet printed with the golden Qitian Great Saint Sun Wukong motif is taken from the design style of Sanxingdui and Chinese culture, which is a symbol of the retrograde rising to the challenge and breaking the bamboo, and also speaks to the heart of the short track speed skating men's 500 meters world record holder and Olympic record holder.
The dragon, which symbolizes "good luck" and "strength", is a symbol of the Chinese nation and Chinese culture. Chinese player Gu Ailing has designed the "dragon" pattern in his coat and snowboard, in addition to "having a style" and highlighting his personality, Gu Ailing hopes to bring Chinese elements to the world through skiing and let more people know.
On February 6, in the women's ice hockey group stage of the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics held at the Wukesong Sports Center, the Chinese team defeated Japan 2-1. The picture shows Zhou Jiaying, the goalkeeper of the Chinese team. Photo by Mao Jianjun, reporter of China News Service
In the women's ice hockey arena, Zhou Jiaying, who wears a "dragon pattern" knee pad and a "Great Wall" pattern helmet, is called a "Chinese-style goalkeeper" by fans. She revealed that this specially prepared outfit is hoping to show Chinese culture on the field.
Surprises for China
The Beijing Winter Olympics are in full swing. Outside the stadium, the athletes and coaches of the participating delegations followed the customs, enjoyed the unique charm of Chinese culture, and "praised" this unforgettable Olympic experience.
The Haitian delegation participating in the Winter Olympics for the first time specially designed Chinese-style clothing, and the Pine Cypress, ancient pagoda, dragon, panda, tiger, Great Wall and other Chinese elements standing on the snowy mountains are readily available. "We designed all the Chinese elements we could think of into our clothes." The Haitian delegation said, "After many discussions and detailed modifications, the most beautiful clothes of the Haitian ski team were born, which is also a surprise we gave to China." ”
Similarly, French alpine skier Mathieu Faifer, who participated in the Winter Olympics for the first time, with the idea of making something for the people of the host country, personally designed a Chinese-style helmet to appear on the field, incorporating elements such as giant pandas, dragons, great walls, and koi. He also said that he likes the giant panda the most and is looking forward to visiting the Great Wall.
On February 14, the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics SnowboardIng Men's Big Jump Qualification Tournament was held at the Beijing Shougang Ski Jump. Pictured is Canadian Mark McMorris at the match. Photo by China News Service reporter Li Jun
The more national, the more worldly. The love of foreign players for "Chinese style" once again proves the warmth, sincerity and harmony behind the competitive competition. Chinese romance is the warmth of "home away from home" and the true reflection of the Olympic motto "more unity". (End)