The 2017 BRICS logo has a traditional Chinese cultural touch. [Photo/People's Daily Online]
BRICS 2017 logo
Meanwhile, the 2017 BRICS summit logo is already available. It resembles two full sails and a rotating earth, and is painted in five colors representing the five BRICS countries. The symbolism is that BRICS countries are breaking waves in the same boat towards a brighter future as the organization plays an important role in global political and economic affairs.
The logo brings out the theme of the summit; "BRICS: Stronger partnership for a brighter future," and brims with the distinct marine culture of the host city, Xiamen. At the bottom are the words in English; "BRICS 2017 CHINA" and a red seal highlighting China's BRICS chair for 2017. The seal is engraved in Dazhuan, an ancient Chinese calligraphic style, giving the logo a traditional Chinese cultural touch.
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