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Netizen backlash 'ugly' Spring Festival Gala mascot

Updated: 2016-01-22 10:50
(chinadaily.com.cn)

 

Netizen backlash 'ugly' Spring Festival Gala mascot

The sketch of a monkey in an ink painting was made by Chinese contemporary artist Han Meilin, who also designed the "Fuwa" mascots for the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The ink painting was deemed "cute" by most web users, as it "looks joyful", and represents a traditional art style.

The program producer named the monkey "Kang Kang", which means "healthy" in Chinese. Photo from Han Meilin's Weibo.

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