#2026 The design concepts of the four mascots for China Central Television's Spring Festival Gala "Qiji Charging Forward": Cultural relic activation and festive celebration.

"Qiqi" draws inspiration from the Western Zhou Dynasty Li Ju Zun, with colors taken from the original meaning of the character "Qí"—a dark greenish-black horse, dignified and elegant. "Qiqi" wears a Danglu headdress, with a high bun, courteous and refined, embodying vitality and a forward-looking spirit with lofty ambitions.

"Jiji" is inspired by the Han Dynasty celestial horse. Its form references the national treasure-level bronze running horse, and its wings are inspired by the flying horse design on the bronze hunting vessel with cloisonné silver and gold inlay and turquoise inlay on the parasol rim. "Jiji" with its wings spread, soaring through clouds and chasing the sun, showcases a vigorous and upward spirit.

"Chichi" is inspired by the Tang Dynasty Sanhua horse. The Sanhua horse is named for its mane being trimmed into three petals, representing the highest standard of fine horses seen in Tang Dynasty relics and historical records, such as the Zhaoling Six Steeds. "Chichi" exudes confidence and vigor, with a tied tail adding a heroic aura, fully displaying a confident and composed demeanor.

"Chengcheng" is modeled after the Przewalski's horse. As the only wild horse species still existing on Earth, the Przewalski's horse is a "living fossil" with a 60-million-year-long evolutionary history. Today, China has the largest population of Przewalski's horses in the world, an important achievement in biodiversity conservation and ecological civilization. "Chengcheng" has a sturdy and robust appearance, with a agile body, serving as a vivid testament to harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.