Beijing 2008 Olympics: China's Coming Out Party!

Beijing geared up to receive over half a million overseas visitors and two and a half million domestic tourists during the games scheduled from August 8th to the 24th.

Preparations were underway as soon as the announcement was made in 2001, watch this short 4 minute trailer to "Boomtown Beijing" a documentary about the capital, its people and their dreams on the weeks leading up to the Olympics.

The Summer Olympics Opening Ceremony took place on 08/08/08 at precisely 08:08:08 p.m. (guess what the Chinese "lucky number" is?) at Beijing National Stadium, known as the Bird's Nest.

It was a spectacular event featuring thousands of performers and their magnificent costumes as fireworks exploded all around the Stadium. Take a look at some videos and images from the Opening Ceremonies here.

Drop by our Beijing Section to learn more about the Nation's Capital and our Chinese Culture for Kids section and get familiar with the fascinating aspects of Chinese traditions, customs, festivals, etc.

Here's some more fun facts about the Summer Olympics:

Beijing 2008 Logo

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The Slogan

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Beijing Olympic Mascots

They are symbols of four of China's most popular animals:

BeiBei the fish, JingJing the Panda

YingYing the Tibetan Antelope, Nini the Swallow

and HuanHuan the Olympic Flame

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Beijing 2008 Olympics Souvenirs!

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