Mascot of the World Cup in South Africa (welcome to the football feast in Africa)

Zakumi, the mascot of the World Cup in South Africa, is a green leopard. Its name comes from ZA, international domain in South Africa and kumi, which means "1" in the local language of South Africa. The moral of this name is to hope that the World Cup in South Africa will become a historic event, and at the same time, it also shows the enthusiasm and welcome of the South African people.

the birth of "Bobo"

Bobo was officially launched on November 25th, 28. The organizing committee of the World Cup in South Africa said that their goal is to create a mascot that can represent South Africa and attract the attention of the global audience. In the end, they chose a leopard as the mascot, because the leopard is a national animal in South Africa, and it also symbolizes strength and speed.

the meaning of "bobo"

"bobo" is not only a mascot, but also represents the warmth and welcome of the South African people. South Africa is a multicultural country, which is also reflected in the design of "Bobo". Its green color symbolizes South Africa's natural environment, but also represents hope and growth. Its image is also full of African cultural elements, such as the design of its ears and hair, which embodies the traditional artistic style of Africa.

how to interact with bobo?

As the mascot of the World Cup in South Africa, "Bobo" is not only an image, but also rich in interactivity. Here are some ways to interact with Bobo:

1. Take photos as a souvenir

You can take photos with Bobo, whether at the competition site or at tourist attractions in South Africa. As long as you see "Bobo", you can take a photo with it and leave a good memory.

2. Participate in "Bobo" themed activities

During the World Cup in South Africa, there will be many "Bobo" themed activities, such as "Bobo" football match, "Bobo" cultural festival and so on. You can take part in these activities and feel the warmth and welcome of South Africa with other fans.

3. Wear Bobo's costume

If you want to know more about Bobo, you can wear his costume. You can buy T-shirts, hats and so on with the theme of "Bobo" in South Africa's shops or online, so that you can show your support for the World Cup in South Africa with other fans.