Spectacular opening for Beijing Olympics 2008

Posted by Naseer Ahmad

August 9, 2008

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China has opened the Beijing Olympics with a burst of fireworks at a spectacular ceremony that celebrated ancient Chinese history and aimed to draw a line under months of political controversy. An army of 2,008 drummers pounded out the countdown to the games, in a display that gave China an opportunity to show off its economic might, but also galvanised critics of the communist government’s human rights record.

Hu Jintao, the Chinese president, declared the Games open. Jacques Rogge, head of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), said: “For a long time, China has dreamed of opening its doors and inviting the world’s athletes to Beijing for the Olympic Games. “Tonight that dream comes true. Congratulations, Beijing!”

Pictures: Beijing Olympics 2008 Openeing Ceremony

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2 Responses to “Spectacular opening for Beijing Olympics 2008”

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MaggieIn WCs Says:
August 19th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
My boyfriend and I want to go on a spectuacular long vacation soon. We were looking for ideas. Anyone have any great locations? A means to save some dough would be awesome too. Traveling is pricey these days.
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Gregory Sockssy Says:
August 19th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
We went to Tahiti not too long ago. It was an fantastic vacation. We stayed at this nice little hotel called the Beach Sands. But, if your looking to save cash, it’s a very expensive flight. Another option is Mazatlan, I have a amazing time whenever I go. As far as saving dough, I don;t know for sure, we always go with expeida or travelocity. My cousin tells me that he usually saves a ton of money on his travels. I’ll ask him how he does it.