Vancouver 2010 Mascots: Miga, Quatchi, Sumi, Mumuk
On Tuesday, November 29, 2007, VANOC unveiled a combination of British Columbia animals, an aboriginal mythic creature and a long sought-after half-man as the flagbearers for its Olympic and Paralympic program, and in doing so joined a long list of organizing committees that have used cute and cuddly as the benchmarks for successful mascots.
MIGA - a snowboarding sea-bear inspired by the First Nations' legends of the Pacific Northwest. Miga, described as mischievous and outgoing, is part sea-bear and part orca whale.
QUATCHI - a shy and gentle Sasquatch with a long brown beard and blue earmuffs meant to conjure the mystery and wonder associated with Canada's wilderness.
SUMI - an animal guardian spirit, who flies with the wings of the thunderbird, is described as "a natural born leader with a passion for protecting the environment."
MUMUK - a Vancouver Island marmot sidekick considered an honorary member of the mascot team.
Visit vancouver2010.com/mascot for more information.
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