@chinaminutes: China’s 15th National Games are currently underway and its two mascots have quietly become the centre of public attention: Xiyangyang and Lerongrong, modelled on the Chinese white dolphin, often referred to as the “giant panda of the sea.” 🐬 Their rounded shapes and clumsy movements have circulated widely online, with many users noting that they look as much like “Greater Bay chickens” as dolphins. But beyond the jokes, the mascots serve a deliberate symbolic purpose. The Chinese white dolphin is a Grade-1 protected species native to the Pearl River Estuary, frequently used to promote marine conservation and the idea of balanced coexistence with nature. Their white and pink colours reflect the animal’s natural tones, while their names point to themes of joy, unity and connection, mirroring the Games’ emphasis on linking Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao across the Greater Bay Area. • • • #mascots #funnyanimals #wholesome #memes #mascot

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Tuesday 18 November 2025 16:27:57 GMT