Forbidden City Mascots Unveiled

[Randy W]

Forbidden City unveils mascots

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'Zhuangzhuang' and 'Meimei'

 

 

Developing the mascots' design took more than 10 months. All the costumes, beads, hats, and other accessories on the mascots underwent the scrupulous examination of experts.

 

Feng said the mascots issued this time wear costumes from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) and in the future it's expected more mascots will wear costumes from other dynasties.

 

An online shopping mall for the museum will open on Jan 1, 2015 and cultural products, including the mascots, will be delivered to households around the world, Feng added.