On February 7^th, the 9^th Asian Winter Games will officially open in Harbin. At the rehearsal site of the Harbin International Exhibition Center, 72 students from the Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School are undergoing final rehearsals for the opening ceremony. They will perform in multiple segments, including acting as the mascots Bingbing and Nini, showcasing the unique charm of combining Chinese martial arts with winter sports culture.

2月7日，第九届亚洲冬季运动会将在哈尔滨盛大开幕。在哈尔滨国际会展中心的排练现场，来自河南塔沟武校的72名学员正在为开幕式演出进行最后的冲刺训练。他们将参加开幕式多个节目的表演，展现中国武术与冰雪文化融合的独特魅力，其中一个最重要的节目是扮演亚冬会吉祥物滨滨和妮妮。

Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School students at the Rehearsal for the Asian Winter Games Opening Ceremony

This Asian Winter Games mark China's third time hosting the event and the second time it is being held in Harbin. The opening ceremony, themed "Dream of Winter, Love among Asia", is divided into three parts. Students from the Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School will deliver spectacular performances which reflect the spirit and confidence of Chinese people in the new era.

此次亚冬会是中国第三次举办该赛事，也是哈尔滨第二次承办。开幕式以“冰雪同梦，亚洲同心”为主题，演出由上、中、下三个篇章组成。塔沟武校的学员们将通过精彩的表演，生动展现冰雪运动的活力与魅力，同时展示中国新时代的精神面貌与文化自信。

The mascots Binbin and Nini, the highlights of the opening ceremony, are performed by the Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School students. 

Last October, the Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School received the invitation to participate in the opening ceremony. In early November, the director team visited the school, and after several rounds of rigorous screening, 72 outstanding students were selected. Upon arriving in Harbin on November 23rd, they experienced an increase in intensity and training standards. Despite the cold weather and demanding training tasks, the students did not back down from the challenge. They continued their training even during the Chinese New Year, determined to deliver a memorable performance at the opening ceremony.

塔沟武校接到参加本届亚冬会开幕式演出的邀请是在去年10月。11月初，导演团队到校进行了严格的演员选拔，经过多维度的筛选，72名优秀学员脱颖而出。11月23日，学员们抵达哈尔滨后，训练强度和标准进一步提升。面对严寒天气和高强度训练任务，学员们没有退缩，春节期间依然坚守在哈尔滨，力求在开幕式上留下难忘的高光时刻。

Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School students are making their final preparations for the opening ceremony.

He Guangwei, a student from Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School, shared, "We're proud and excited to be part of the opening ceremony. It's both an honor and a responsibility. We'll give our best to showcase the unique style of Chinese martial arts and bring glory to our country." The Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School, with extensive experience in large-scale event performances, has previously participated in the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games, Youth Olympic Games, and Asian Games. Recently, they also sent 656 students to perform at the 2025 CCTV Spring Festival Gala.

塔沟武校学员何广伟表示：“能够参与亚冬会开幕式的表演，我们深感自豪与兴奋。这是一份荣誉，更是一份责任。我们定会全力以赴，将中国武术的独特风采展现给全亚洲的观众，为祖国争光。”塔沟武校在大型活动演出领域有着辉煌履历，曾多次闪耀于奥运会、青奥会、亚运会等国际重大体育赛事的开闭幕式舞台。在刚刚过去的2025年中央广播电视总台春节联欢晚会上，塔沟武校也派出656名学员精彩亮相。

At the 9^th Asian Winter Games opening ceremony, the students from Shaolin Tagou Martial Arts School will play the roles of mascots Bingbing and Nini, representing ice and snow sports respectively. Both mascots have a cute image, blending Harbin's ice and snow culture with its folk traditions. The students, dressed as the mascots, need to synchronize their movements with other performers, which is a significant challenge. Although the indoor temperature is high, they are committed to completing each movement with precision.

在哈尔滨亚冬会开幕式上，学员们将扮演吉祥物滨滨和妮妮。滨滨代表冰上运动，妮妮代表雪上运动，二者形象憨态可掬，融合了哈尔滨的冬季冰雪文化与民俗文化。身着吉祥物服装的学员们需要与其他演员保持整齐划一的动作，这对他们来说难度不小。尽管室内温度较高，但学员们依然认真细致地完成每一个动作。

Many of the students have previously performed at the opening ceremony of the 19^th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. Now, at the 9^th Asian Winter Games Harbin, they aim to highlight the energy and allure of winter sports while promoting the spirit of martial arts through their impressive performance.

多名学员曾参演杭州亚运会开幕式，此次来到哈尔滨亚冬会，他们希望通过精彩的表演，展现冰雪运动的活力与魅力，同时弘扬武术精神。（河南国际传播中心·大河报记者王玮皓 英文编译 丁岚）

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