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Foreigners tell stories to watch the Winter Olympics 丨Shang Xilin: The ice pier is one of the best Olympic mascots ever!

Beijing Winter Olympics, when the excitement is in progress. The Information Office of the Shanghai Municipal People's Government and the Xinmin Evening News Jointly launched a series of short videos on "The Winter Olympics in the Eyes of Foreigners".

Born in a country full of ice and snow in Canada, Shang Xilin is a member of the Shanghai Laowai Storytelling Club and the former head of the Department of 3D Animation and Visual Effects at the Vancouver Film Academy in Shanghai. From a cartoon making perspective, he considers the ice pier to be one of the best Olympic mascots, "It's so cute, it's amazing!" ”

Cross-country skiing to school, skiing in the mountains with family... There are many fond memories of snow sports in Shanhilling's memory. As a teenager, Shang Xilin began to be exposed to snowboarding, formal training, and competitions. So when he watched the Beijing Winter Olympics, the bits and pieces of the past came to mind: "I know very well how much time and energy the athletes spent in the preparation process. As they prepare for the highest level of competition like the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, they face not only physical challenges, but also mental challenges. ”

Foreigners tell stories to watch the Winter Olympics 丨Shang Xilin: The ice pier is one of the best Olympic mascots ever!

Shann also worked as a photographer for the Vancouver Winter Olympics. "When I watched the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics, I could really understand the efforts the organizers and volunteers put in to ensure the success of the Games. In order to do a good job in epidemic prevention, the volunteers wore a full set of protective clothing and spent a lot of time and energy to ensure that every participant was happy and healthy. Shang Xilin sighed.

Foreigners tell stories to watch the Winter Olympics 丨Shang Xilin: The ice pier is one of the best Olympic mascots ever!

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