Beijing reveals 2022 Winter Olympics slogan

Beijing holds ceremony with singing and dancing performances to reveal the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games slogan "Together for a Shared Future".

Beijing reveals 2022 Winter Olympics slogan
Photo taken on Sept. 17, 2021 shows the unveiling ceremony of the official motto for Beijing 2022 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games "Together for a Shared Future" in Beijing, capital of China. (Xinhua/Ju Huanzong)

Beijing 2022 on Friday sent out warm invitations worldwide with the unveiling of "Together for a Shared Future" as its official motto.

An expert panel selected the motto from 79 proposals submitted since May 2020 and finalized after repeated discussions.

As the Beijing 2022 organizers explained, "Together" depicts how mankind stays strong when facing adversities and points out the solution to overcome those difficulties and create a better future; "For a shared future" embodies a vision for a better life and conveys hope and confidence.

Chen Ning, director of the Beijing 2022 Organizing Committee (BOCOG) culture and ceremonies department, underlined that the motto is in line with China's initiative of building a community with a shared future for humanity, reflects the common aspiration worldwide of joining hands for a better future, especially facing the COVID-19 challenges, and the core value and vision of the Olympic Movement.

The Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will run from February 4 to February 20, with the Winter Paralympics following from March 4 to March 13.