Bracelets encourage volunteers to 'sourire'

Volunteers show off smile bracelets.

(BEIJING, July 2) -- French-language versions of smile-themed bracelets for Olympic Volunteers were revealed at a meeting Wednesday morning. This is the latest edition to the series of bracelets, which will include a youth version, an English version, a cheerleading version, and a Chinese Braille version.

Imprinted on the French bracelets are the Olympic and Paralympic Games logos, the Olympic volunteer logo and the slogan "Le sourire des volontaires,la plus belle carte de visite de Beijing," meaning "A smile is the best calling card for Beijing."

Olympic volunteer smile bracelets in French.

The bracelets serve as a way to unite volunteers under the idea of "One World One Dream." Those that wear the bracelets promise to promote the Olympic spirit, foster the ideal of a harmonious Games, and support Beijing in its Olympic endeavor.