This Slovenian athlete is attracted by the art of making dough figurines.

This Slovenian athlete is attracted by the art of making dough figurines. In five minutes this piece of dough has been transformed into a tiger.

With his competition ending, he will be leaving China soon, but will always remember his trip to Beijing.

Is this magic? The Secretary of the Swiss Olympics Committee and his wife are wondering how the pictures can change so quickly. The traditional folk art had them captivated.

Mr Martin hopes to better understand Chinese culture while he's in Beijing. And he says the motif on his shirt is a mixture of Chinese and Swiss culture.

As thousands of athletes and journalists take home their experiences in China, this will further promote understanding between China and the rest of the world.

(CCTV August 19, 2008)