Artefacts

PyeongChang 2018, Soohorang, the Games mascot, presented to the medallists.

Physical description

Soohorang, the stuffed Games' mascot, wearing a traditional hat named uhsahwa. Country of manufacturing uncertain.

Created

Created: Mass C&G Created: Jong-joo HA Created: So-Young PARK

Materials

textile, cardboard, synthetic material, polystyrene

Colors

multi coloured, white

Dimension

24.5 x 19 x 22 cm, 291 g

Literature

"Olympic medal ceremonies blend new and old". In: Korea Joogang Daily, 28 December 2017, http://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/article/article.aspx?aid=3042575

Type of item

Souvenirs -> Doll

Reference number

235876

Keywords

Medal Ceremony PyeongChang 2018, Olympic Winter Games animal emblem Olympic mascot victory

Notes

PyeongChang 2018 – mini sculpture and mascot given to the medallists, and the tray on which they were presented. Each winner did not receive a bouquet of flowers, but a small mascot carrying an uhsahwa, a paper flower given to people who passed national exams during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The statuette represented the letters of the Korean alphabet, meaning “Olympic Winter Games PyeongChang 2018”. The simple design of the tray is reminiscent of the podium and its shape inspired by traditional Korean roofs. OCOG donation