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Olympic Games Inauguration Ceremony Underway in Beijing
The inauguration ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games Beijing 2008 kicked off at 8:08 in the morning, August 8, precisely the eight month of the year. The coincidence in the numbers has been, like other myths about the ceremony, a major attraction to millions of people hours before the event took place.
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The inauguration ceremony of the 29th Olympic Games Beijing 2008 kicked off at 8:08 in the morning, August 8, precisely the eight month of the year. The coincidence in the numbers has been, like other myths about the ceremony, a major attraction to millions of people hours before the event took place.
The coincidence in numbers responds to the fact that in Chinese culture the number eight symbolizes good luck and predictions, something confirmed by the majestic way in which Chinese authorities organized the games.
The beat of traditional Chinese drums advocating peace and a high quality competition marked the start of the over-three-hour ceremony at the National Stadium known as the Bird’s Nest.
Attending the ceremony are hundreds of thousands of people including athletes, artists and an over-91, 000 audience, as well as 70 heads of state of different countries.
Amazing expressions of Chinese culture of all times dressed mixed with vivid colors, music and costumes overwhelms the field of the stadium where the public expresses full enjoyment with resounding applauses.
The coincidence in numbers responds to the fact that in Chinese culture the number eight symbolizes good luck and predictions, something confirmed by the majestic way in which Chinese authorities organized the games.
The beat of traditional Chinese drums advocating peace and a high quality competition marked the start of the over-three-hour ceremony at the National Stadium known as the Bird’s Nest.
Attending the ceremony are hundreds of thousands of people including athletes, artists and an over-91, 000 audience, as well as 70 heads of state of different countries.
Amazing expressions of Chinese culture of all times dressed mixed with vivid colors, music and costumes overwhelms the field of the stadium where the public expresses full enjoyment with resounding applauses.