Little Passports teaches Sochi Spirit with 2014 Winter Olympics Symbols and Mascots!

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Little Passports Also Teaches The Symbols of the Sochi Spirit in the 2014 Winter
Olympics!



The Winter Olympic Games take place in Sochi, Russia this year! Host Countries and Cities love incorporating distinctive cultural details throughout each Olympics to share their history and spirit with the world. What are some features that make the 2014 Winter Olympics’ symbols unique?


Join Sam and Sofia as they learn about three of the Sochi Games’
distinctive symbols—the torch, medals, and mascots!

The Olympic
Torch
The countdown to the Games kicks-off with the Olympic torch relay,
which delivers the Olympic flame from Olympia, Greece to the Host City through a
series of runners. For the Sochi Games, each runner carries an eye-catching, red
and silver torch.


The torch’s
curved shape is inspired by the feather of the golden Firebird, a mythical
creature celebrated in Russian fairytales and folklore. According to one legend,
the Firebird’s feathers “light the way” and bring good fortune and happiness.
You might notice patterns inspired by the Firebird and its feathers throughout
the Sochi Games. For example, look for them on Team Russia’s uniforms!




The
Olympic Medals
The top three finishers in every event will receive one of
the 2014 Winter Olympic medals. They are metal and feature an etched glass-like
insert with jagged edges resembling mountain peaks and the seashore. This design
highlights Sochi’s unique position between the cold snow-capped Caucasus
Mountains and the warm sandy beaches of the Black Sea.

The medals also
feature the Sochi Olympics’ recognizable “Patchwork Quilt” design, a mosaic of
16 traditional patterns that celebrate Russia’s rich traditions and cultural
diversity. Keep an eye out for the colorful quilt design everywhere at the
Games, such as on the torch bearers’ outfits and Olympic souvenirs!


The Olympic Mascots  Sam and Sofia can’t wait to meet the Snow Leopard, the Hare, and the Polar
Bear—the 2014 winter Games’ mascots! The Sochi Olympics invited everyone in
Russia to submit their ideas for the mascots, and to vote for their favorite
from the finalists. Officials selected the top three finishers, representing the
three places on the awards podium, as the official mascots.



These
three native Russian animals represent the country’s spirit and embody the
Olympic values. The Polar Bear is depicted as friendly, intelligent and always
striving for new athletic heights, while the Hare is an excellent student and
loves sports. Tough and strong, the choice of the Snow Leopard, a native of
Sochi’s nearby Caucasus Mountains and a critically endangered species, draws
attention to Russia’s increasing focus on animal conservation. Look for the
three Olympic mascots spreading joy and Olympic spirit throughout the Games!


Sam
and Sofia can’t wait to join their friends in Russia to support athletes
from around the world. They are very excited to keep an eye out for all of these
Olympic symbols as they watch the Winter Games this year!

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