Basic Infomation
Beijing Olympic was taken place from August 8 to 24 in Chinese capital city Beijing. Beijing was echosed as a host country over Paris, London, Osaka and Istanbul. Beijing was the first Olympic host city in China.
Atheists from 204 countries and regions visited Beijing to participate
in 28 kinds of sports. Beijing Olympic was taken place from August 8 to 24 in Chinese capital city Beijing. Beijing was echosed as a host country over Paris, London, Osaka and Istanbul. Beijing was the first Olympic host city in China.
"Dancing Beijing" Emblem and Official Mascots called "Fuwa".
Each mascot represents the color of Olympics.
Also, if we combine their names, it will be "Bei Jing Huan Ying Ni (Welcome yo Beijing)"
The Opening Ceremony
2008 at 8:00pm (China standard time). The ceremony was 4 hours long. The ceremony was composed of Chinese ancient culture and modern technology with over 15,000 performers. It amazed people in all over the world. (http://youtu.be/JsDY1Ha83M8)
Medals and Sports
Medals show Chinese history and Olympic's identity. China used jade as one of the material.
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Even though China does not have national sports, Table Tennis is one of the popular sports in the country. In fact, all gold medalists in Table Tennis matches were all Chinese athletes.
In addition, Kai Zou who is a Chinese gymnastics athlete attained three gold medals. He is one of the top medalists of the Olympics.
Closing Ceremony
The Closing Ceremony was taken place August 24, 2008 at 8:00 pm (Chinese Standard Time).
Besides Chinese traditional performances, many artists from the United Kingdom which was the next Olympic host country performed at the stage.
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